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Lentil Stew Italian Style
A hearty Italian-inspired lentil stew made with reduced red wine, fresh herbs, and a hint of Algerian spices. Serve over a bed of steaming hot rice or with a side of crusty bread.
⏱60 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup dried lentils
- ●2 cups reduced red wine
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium, chopped onion
- ●2 medium, chopped carrots
- ●2 stalks, chopped celery
- ●1 teaspoon algerian spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ●4 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the Algerian spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lentils, reduced red wine, tomato paste, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.