Description
Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes is the epitome of comfort food, combining a hearty and nutritious lentil stew with creamy mashed potatoes. This delightful dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Bursting with flavor from fresh vegetables and spices, it provides a satisfying meal that warms both the body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Meanwhile, boil chopped potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Serve a generous scoop of mashed potatoes topped with lentil stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg