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Lentil Stew with Mediterranean Twist
A hearty and flavorful stew made with lentils, rich in Mediterranean flavors. Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red Lentils
- ●4 cups Vegetable Broth
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ●1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●optional Crushed Red Pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the vegetable broth, lentils, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6
Add the crushed red pepper, if using, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or lemon wedges, if desired.