This Smoky Red Lentil Stew is a flavorful, healthy, simple dish that comes together quickly. Lentils are a good source of protein and fiber, and they can easily soak up a variety of seasonings. The smoked paprika gives this stew just the right kick, but be sure to adjust the amount of paprika if you have a very spicy version.
Garnish this stew with chopped cilantro, scallions, and/or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. If you have leftovers, freeze them in single-serve portions for a busy evening.
Smoky Red Lentil Stew
$.62 per serving
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tbs. olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 4 cups broth
- 11/2 cups dried red lentils
Instructions
- In a soup pot, sauté the onion in the olive oil over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the carrots and celery to the pot, and saute until all the vegetables are tender.
- Add the seasonings and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the broth and the lentils.
- Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The stew is done when the lentils are tender.
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Smoky Red Lentil Stew Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $3.74 to make, or $.62 per serving. Smoky Red Lentil Stew is a delicious meal that supplies a healthy dose of protein and flavor.
Casey says
March 30, 2016 at 7:10 pmI found this recipe in the fall last year and it has been on our menu most weeks since then. It’s delicious and comes together quick and easily. I often double it for plenty of leftovers.
My daughter(3) and I enjoy it with a dollop of plain whole milk yogurt and my husband and I add smokey chipotle pepper flakes. It’s dreamy!!
Thank you for the inspiration
Annemarie says
March 30, 2016 at 8:04 pmThanks so much for letting me know, Casey! I love hearing your variations. They sound delicious.
rogene says
May 2, 2012 at 8:42 amThat looks so good! We love lentils!
Real Food, Real Deals says
May 2, 2012 at 9:05 amThanks!
Desiree says
May 1, 2012 at 5:49 pmI love lentils and am always looking for new recipes! Thanks. My favorite thing to make with red lentils is dahl. It was the only thing when I was nauseous and pregnant that sounded good to me, must have been the ginger in it.
Real Food, Real Deals says
May 1, 2012 at 6:06 pmThanks for visiting! Lentils are such a comfort food for me. I think it’s my body’s way of saying this is a great thing to be eating.
denlyn3 says
May 1, 2012 at 12:37 amI am new to lentils and love them. This recipe looks great.
thefoodery says
April 30, 2012 at 2:33 pmSounds delicious, simple and you can’t beat 60 cents!!! I have yellow lentils but will get some red ones on my next grocery trip, thanks for the recipe!
Real Food, Real Deals says
April 30, 2012 at 3:15 pmThis would work with yellow lentils too, but I like that the red ones are a bit more delicate. Enjoy!
Stephanie says
April 30, 2012 at 2:06 pmWe must have been thinking the same thing today!
Real Food, Real Deals says
April 30, 2012 at 2:26 pmI noticed! I’m looking forward to my lentils for dinner, but now you’re making me wish I had thrown in some sausage.
frugalfeeding says
April 30, 2012 at 1:17 pmI adore red lentils and this sounds delicious.
Real Food, Real Deals says
April 30, 2012 at 1:20 pmIt is delicious. So delicious, in fact, that I burned my tongue taking a taste out of the pot even though I knew it would be too hot.
Nichol Caddingham says
April 30, 2012 at 12:59 pmReblogged this on Modern Gentleman and commented:
I’m going to make this this week.
Real Food, Real Deals says
April 30, 2012 at 12:27 pmIt’s too easy not to try it!
lightlycrunchy says
April 30, 2012 at 12:25 pmSounds so easy. I don’t cook lentils very often – but this I could do. Thanks.