One Pot Super HEARTY Lentil Mushroom Stew | Vegetarian Meals

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell peppers are typically cheaper and still add flavor.

Turn on the pot to medium-high heat.

Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and slice the mushrooms.

Add olive oil to the heated pot and let it heat up.

Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the pot and sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add salt to the sautéing vegetables to help draw out moisture.

Add sliced mushrooms to the pot along with more salt and black pepper; sauté for 10-15 minutes until mushrooms shrink and release moisture.

Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pan with a little bit of the veggie stock, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom.

Pour in the remaining 4 cups of unsalted veggie stock and turn the heat up to bring it to a boil.

Add fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and soy sauce to the pot.

Add the lentils and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Adjust the thickness of the stew according to preference, adding more liquid if desired.

Add red wine vinegar and chopped parsley to the pot and mix everything together.

Serve the stew into bowls, ensuring to include some of the liquid.

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