Description
This Easy Vegetable Stew is a delicious, nourishing, and comforting one-pot meal packed with hearty vegetables and protein-rich red lentils. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it a wholesome option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large stick of celery, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped into 1-inch cubes (approx. 3 cups)
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 10 small brown button mushrooms, halved (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp ground dried sage
- 1/2 tbsp ground dried rosemary
- 1 vegetable stock cube, or 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked red lentils (soaked if preferred)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 tbsp Bragg’s soy seasoning or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 cup dark leafy greens (spinach or collards, optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add a splash of water and the chopped onion. Sauté for about five minutes until translucent, adding more water if needed.
- Add the diced celery, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms (if using), sage, rosemary, and red lentils. Crumble the vegetable stock cube over the top, then pour in the 4 cups of water.
- Bring everything to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are just tender and lentils start softening.
- Add the chopped broccoli florets and continue simmering for another 8–10 minutes until lentils are soft and creamy.
- Stir in the Bragg’s soy seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If using leafy greens, add them now and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve the stew hot in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Soak red lentils for faster cooking and easier digestion.
- Swap broccoli for cauliflower, green beans, or peas.
- Sweet potatoes or butternut squash can replace regular potatoes.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce if soy-free.
- The stew thickens naturally as lentils break down.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Stew, Dinner
- Method: One-Pot, Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl