Simple Lentil Stew
Last week brought the first real cold front we’ve had in Florida this year, and I loved it. I got to eat breakfast in my mom’s old wool robe, and whenever I crossed the doorstep I was exuberantly primed with my boots, sweater, fleece jacket and fluffy bright orange scarf. Cold weather is exciting as long as it doesn’t last more than a few weeks. Beyond that, I start daydreaming about picnics and carefree bike rides in shorts and a tank top.
When temperatures drop below sixty, I find few foods more satisfying than lentils. A simple stew like this one is easy to make, hearty and most importantly,very tasty. Make some and have yourself a warm bowl, or make a large batch and have many meals taken care of.
P.S. You may also like these:
Stewed Red Lentils with Cumin and Lime
Red Lentil and Sausage Soup
Lentil Salad
LENTIL STEW RECIPE
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Prep Time: 10 MIN
Cook Time: 55 MIN
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 celery stalks, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups green lentils, rinsed and picked over
3 cups vegetable or beef stock
5 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepperDirections:
Heat the olive oil and tomato paste in a medium soup pot over medium heat. Saute the celery and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the lentils, stock, water, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot with a lid and cook until the lentils are tender, about 50 minutes.
Serve the stew warm. Top it with a dollop of yogurt, some olive oil and minced celery leaves, if you wish.
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Monique — 02/03/2013 @ 12:46 pm
When temperatures drop below sixty,..
You made me smile..You would not believe here the last 2 weeks..
This does look comforting:)
Nisrine replied: — February 4th, 2013 @ 7:53 am
Temps in the fifties are a big deal for us Floridians. :)
Alain Harvey — 02/03/2013 @ 1:02 pm
Lentils are added to sauteed onions, carrots and celery. Lots of crushed tomatoes and water are added, and the magic begins. An hour later the soup is thick and fragrant.
Nisrine replied: — February 4th, 2013 @ 7:54 am
Sounds delicious.
Bria @ West of Persia and Yoga With Bria — 02/04/2013 @ 7:25 am
Below 60 = cold ? Reminds me of growing up in Texas. :-) This soup indeed looks lovely. Enjoy the cooler temps.
Nisrine replied: — February 5th, 2013 @ 1:09 pm
I hope you’re keeping warm where you are.
Eha — 02/05/2013 @ 4:45 am
Well there is encouragement here to buy some green lentils, cook and enjoy! Lovely recipe even if it is 115 F outside :) !