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Japanese Lentil Stew
A slow-cooked stew inspired by Japanese flavors, made with lentils and vegetables.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed and drained lentil
- ●2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced carrot
- ●1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms mushroom
- ●1 medium onion, chopped onion
- ●2 inches fresh ginger, grated ginger
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce soy sauce
- ●4 cups vegetable broth water
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar sugar
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oil sesame oil
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Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the grated ginger and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 4
Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- 6
Add the lentils, soy sauce, vegetable broth, and brown sugar.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.