I made Lentil stew for the first time π
I bought lentils 2 months ago I think, both the red and green ones and I have avoided them like the plague π€ͺ.
I looked up so many different recipes but still made no attempt to make some, but this week I said to myself I had to give it a try and boy was I glad I did!
Turns out itβs also very filling π.
In my bowl are red lentils that I made with lots of onions (you know I love onions), garlic, scallions, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce (and fresh) bell pepper, meats (beef, chicken and sausage) broth, and seasoning.
And let me just tell you it tastes amazing! I donβt know why I was so afraid to try it before now.
To make it vegan π±, just skip the meat and stick to the veggies and roots.
What to do :~
~ Rinse and soak the lentils (I used 1 cup)
~ wash, peel and dice a medium sweet potato π
~ cut up some onions (I used half each of two kinds)
~ cut up 3 green pinions, 1 green bell pepper, crush 2 pieces of garlic.
~ wash two fresh tomatoes and open your can of crushed Tomatoes/ sauce.
~ wash and cut up meats (optional)
~ set broth, herbs πΏ and seasoning aside.
~ book meats in broth with seasoning, herbs and a little of your veggies for flavor.
Pour your tomato purΓ©e of choice in a pot with oil (optional because I didn’t use any oil) fry with onions, garlic and peppers. Add the meats and broth to this.
Pour your lentils which should have doubled in size by now and let cook. Before it’s done add the remaining veggies and sweet potatoes to the mix and let it cook together.
Serve with some fresh veggies of your choice π.
I had a bowl in the morning and I didn’t get hungry till around 4pm.
I once had lentils and it was “Ugh!” but this recipe sounds good. Could you come over and make me some? I have a shoulder injury so I can’t cook right now or do much of anything. Either that or I need to stop looking at your recipes, lol.
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I would love to make some for you! If only you were in Wisconsin π. Please donβt stop looking at them π. I pray for quick healing for you ππΎ
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Thanks! I wish I was in Wisconsin. Although it’ll be hard, I’ll continue to keep reading. π
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In other words, I can’t make the recipes so I’ll only be able to read about them.
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I am so sorry you are going through this right now. I pray you recover and get back on your feet soon πππΎ
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Thanks!
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I love lentils actually. I was surprised that I like them too. I was introduced by a former vegan boss who brought a recipe for lunch. She welcomed anyone to try and I did, and have loved them ever since.
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So true! I didnβt want to try them lol. But it was really surprisingly good. So glad you like them too π. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me ππΎ
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Lentils are amazing π I’ve made lentil soup a few times before, but I haven’t tried adding sweet potato. Sounds even more filling and delicious!
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Thank you so much π let me know if you try the sweet potatoes with your lentils. Would you like to share your recipe with me? Trying to find new ways to eat them π
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Yes, it was this one: https://www.errenskitchen.com/homemade-lentil-soup/ π I nearly double the garlic though and other spices π
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I love garlic also and will be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you so much for this ππΎ
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Wonderful!
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