How to Make Lentil Stew | Food Channel L Recipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while carrots are often cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

Rinse brown lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped leeks and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Incorporate canned chopped tomatoes and chipotle pepper; mix well.

Pour in water (or vegetable broth if preferred) and bring to a boil.

Add lentils, curry powder, thyme, and season with salt and black pepper; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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