Hearty Lentil Veggie Stew

Hearty Lentil Veggie Stew is a healthy meal that will make you feel good. It is full of protein, fiber, and vitamins. Great for cold days or whenever you want a healthy bowl of goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped spinach or kale

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Cook for about three minutes after adding the diced onion and garlic

This time, add the bell pepper, celery, and carrots

Cook for 5 more minutes

Add the vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper, along with the diced tomatoes and red lentils

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are soft

Put in chopped kale or spinach and cook for 5 minutes, until the leaves wilt

If you need to, change the seasoning

Enjoy while hot