Red Lentil Stew
- Serves: 2
- Prep 15mins, Cook 45mins
Red Lentil Stew - A Hearty, Healthy One-Pot Wonder
This Red Lentil Stew is warm, nourishing, and full of comforting flavours, perfect for anytime you crave wholesome, satisfying comfort. Hearty red lentils simmer in a fragrant blend of tomatoes, spices, and fresh herbs, creating a rich, velvety texture that’s packed with protein, fibre, and plant-based goodness. Quick and effortless to prepare, this one-pot recipe is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy solo supper. Enjoy its wholesome richness all year round.
Instructions
Step 1 -
Heat some oil in a pan. Fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the garlic. Fry on a low to medium heat until just golden. Stir in the spices, vegetables, lentils and tomato puree and continue to heat, stirring often, for around five minutes - add more oil if needed!
Step 2 -
Add in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock and stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, then place the lid on an reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring often to prevent the lentils from catching, until the lentils and aubergine are softened (20-30 minutes. Add more water as needed.
Step 3 -
Once cooked through, serve with coconut yogurt, chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 Red onion
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 Chilli optional (omit for milder taste- deseed and sliced)
- 1 Red pepper
- 1 Aubergine cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chilli powder optional
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 200 g Red lentils
- 600 g Chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml Vegetable stock
- As needed Water
- 1 tsp Coconut sugar
- Fresh parsley, coconut yogurt, and pomegranate seeds to serve.
