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This pumpkin lentil stew is sudden. It’s each comforting and vegan!
No offense to the vegans who learn this web site however many individuals don’t conflate veganism and luxury – most likely as a result of vegans don’t eat cheese from animals (or ice cream).
A “stew” often consists of massive piles of meat floating round. It is a stew – it’s not made with meat and it’s terrific.
Lentils cook dinner actually rapidly for beans and kind of dissolve which makes them creamy and thick – excellent for consolation. I selected pink lentils due to the colour however you possibly can go along with brown or no matter you could have readily available.
Aren’t they stunning? I discover these often within the Spanish meals part however I purchased these at Entire Meals – so Bob’s Purple Mill it’s.
The pink does make this dish extra visually interesting which is essential in meals. My son loves an incredible presentation in relation to eating. He does complain once I serve him lentils as he solely desires to eat macaroni and cheese (not kidding).
Lentils are a superb supply of B nutritional vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. If you add kale, one other dietary powerhouse – you could have a really unimaginable dish.
Strive my lentil tacos or lentil pasta sauce for different nice lentil choices.
The important thing to creating this stew work is the flavoring brokers. Pumpkin and lentils are bland so to make it work – you want recent ginger, onions, garlic, and curry powder. You additionally must saute them to unleash their potential.
When you do that – the stew won’t be bland and boring!
You should utilize no matter broth you could have readily available if you happen to don’t have vegetable broth. If I’m out of broth, I’ll combine 1/2 white wine with water to substitute.
I serve this with rice or squash, some yogurt, and cilantro or parsley on high. This pumpkin lentil stew freezes nicely. All stews are higher the subsequent day together with this one.
Have you ever tried a pumpkin lentil stew? What did you consider it?
Pumpkin Lentil Stew Recipe
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Prepare dinner time: 30-40 min
Substances
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (1-inch) chunk ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 pound pink lentils
4 cups packed recent kale, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce can) gentle coconut milk
1 (15.5 ounce can) pumpkin
Directions
Warmth oil in giant saucepan to medium excessive and saute onions till softened – about 5 minutes.
Add ginger, garlic, and curry powder and saute for one minute.
Add vegetable broth, lentils, kale, coconut milk, and pumpkin and produce to a boil.
Scale back warmth and simmer till lentils are mushy about 20-Half-hour. Take pleasure in scorching or room temperature.
Diet Info
One serving: 124 energy, 3.8 g fats, 1.4 g saturated fats, 20.1 g carbohydrates, 2.4 g sugar, 4 g protein, 2.6 g fiber, 388 mg sodium, 3 Inexperienced, 2 Blue, 2 Purple WW SmartPts
Factors values are calculated by Snack Lady and are offered for info solely. See all Snack Lady Recipes
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