How To Make Lentil Stew | Brown Lentil Veggie Hot Pot | Vegan

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.

Start by preparing the vegetables: chop 3 cups each of carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, celery, and fresh tomatoes.

Soak and boil 3 cups of brown lentils until cooked.

In a large pot, heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 2 cups of chopped onion, 3 cups of carrots, and 3 cups of celery to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes.

Add 3 cups of cooked lentils, 3 cups of diced potatoes, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pot.

Season with salt and black pepper; stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Add 3 cups of fresh tomatoes and stir in 2 teaspoons of oregano, 2 teaspoons of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add one can (about 400 ml) of crushed tomatoes and 300 ml of vegetable stock; bring to a simmer and cook for about 7-8 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Fold in 3 cups of bell peppers and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to retain some crunch.

Turn off the heat and check for seasoning; adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Garnish with half a cup of chopped parsley before serving.

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