Best Lentil And Vegetable Stew With Kale Recipes

HEARTY LENTIL STEW

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This Hearty Lentil Stew is a richly flavored vegan stew that's loaded with chunks of fresh vegetables and lentils. As far as lentil recipes go, they don't come much easier to make than this one. This vegan lentil stew recipe is one of my favorite meatless meals to make!

Provided by Deborah

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups brown lentils
2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into large pieces
2 red potatoes, cut into large pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion power
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place lentils in a fine mesh colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any dirt and debris. Pick through to make sure there aren't any little stones and discard any shriveled lentils.
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Stir in onions, celery, and leeks and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
Toss in the garlic and for another minute or two.
Add the lentils, kale, potatoes, carrots, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, water and seasoning.
Bring to a boil, then cover, and let simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and vegetables are just fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 260 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

LENTIL AND KALE STEW

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Vegan and one of the most filling vegetarian dishes one can make. Optional: add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, and/or aged Italian cheese to each serving.

Provided by Chris Haigh

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 leaves lacinato kale
¼ cup olive oil
½ onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup black lentils
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ lemon

Steps:

Cut stems off the kale and mince. Chop leaves into pinky finger-sized strips.
Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Grind fresh salt and pepper over the onion. Add black and red lentils; toss with onion to coat.
Stir in vegetable broth, cumin, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and add kale stems and leaves. Simmer until lentils are tender and broth is largely absorbed, about 20 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice. Sample stew and adjust cumin, cayenne, and pepper until it has a complex, full-flavored taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 728.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CREAMY LENTIL STEW

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Give lentil soup a refreshing twist with red, pink, or yellow varieties. After a simmer with garlic, ginger, thyme, and cinnamon, blend a third of the stew and pour it back in along with some coconut milk to to add body and richness.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
2 celery stalks, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
3 thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon curry powder, such as Madras
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup dried red, pink, or yellow lentils
1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth or water
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
Chopped cilantro and/or scallions, for serving
Poached or fried eggs, for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, chopped roasted pistachios, and/or extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Melt butter in a small pot or large saucepan over medium heat. When foam subsides, add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are beginning to soften but not developing any color, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, thyme, spices, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, lentils, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove and discard thyme. Transfer about one-third of soup to a blender; purée until smooth. (Be careful blending the hot liquid: Remove feed cap from blender lid and cover with a kitchen towel to let steam escape; or pulse several times with an immersion blender directly in pot to partially purée.) Stir purée back into pot, with coconut milk and lemon juice. Serve with any combination of serving suggestions.