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Red Lentil Stew

Mains

  • 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.