Name: Vegan Lentil Stew
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 large sweet potato (12 ounces), unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced into half-moons; 2 large carrots, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1.25 teaspoons white miso; 6 cups water; 1.5 cups green or brown lentils; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 4 cups chopped hearty greens, such as kale or Swiss chard

Vegan Lentil Stew

3.5

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4 Reviews

This comforting vegan lentil stew is incredibly satisfying thanks to hearty lentils and sweet potato. The leeks provide a savory allium note while the tomato paste, miso and cumin add bold flavor.

Ali Ramee

Published on August 17, 2021

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large sweet potato (12 ounces), unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium leeks, thinly sliced into half-moons
2 large carrots, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ¼ teaspoons white miso
6 cups water
1 ½ cups green or brown lentils
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped hearty greens, such as kale or Swiss chard

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and beginning to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Add leeks and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, cumin, miso and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the tomato paste has darkened, about 1 minute.
Add water, lentils and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until the lentils are almost tender, 25 minutes. Stir in greens; cover and cook until the greens are wilted, about 10 minutes.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451	Calories
8g	Fat
77g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 13g	46%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 24966IU	499%
Sodium 475mg	21%
Potassium 964mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.