Curried Vegetable Lentil Stew
Seasoned lentils cooked with cauliflower, kale, carrots and aromatic spices create a hearty vegetarian stew.
Curried Vegetable Lentil Stew
Seasoned lentils cooked with cauliflower, kale, carrots and aromatic spices create a hearty vegetarian stew.
Course
Soups
Servings
6
8 oz. servings
Servings
6
8 oz. servings
Ingredients
1 1/2
Tbsp
olive or vegetable oil
1/3
cup
yellow onion
trimmed and diced
1
clove
garlic
peeled, minced
1 1/2
tsp
fresh ginger root
peeled and minced
1 1/2
tsp
ground cumin
1 1/2
tsp
ground coriander
1/4
tsp
ground cayenne pepper or to taste
1/8
tsp
ground turmeric
1
Tbsp
canned tomato paste
3
cups
low sodium vegetable broth
8
oz
dried brown lentils (uncooked)
rinsed and drained
1/2
pound
fresh cauliflower
washed, trimmed, cut into 1″ florets
2/3
cup
fresh carrot
peeled and diced
2/3
cup
fresh kale greens
washed, stems removed, sliced thin
1 1/4
tsp
coarse kosher salt
Instructions
In stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion. Saute until lightly caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic. Saute until aromatic, 30 seconds.
Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, turmeric and tomato paste. Saute 5 minutes.
Add broth and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.