Lentil Vegetable Stew - Vegan Recipes - Green Lentil Cumin Hotpot

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste + water

Fresh tomatoes offer better flavor, while paste is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

Cook green lentils in salted water for about 10 minutes, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Stir in cooked lentils, salt, chili powder, and cumin; mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and bell peppers; mix and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add the canned tomatoes and mix well.

Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check for salt and adjust if necessary; finish with chopped fresh parsley.

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