algerianvegetariangluten-freevia groq
Lentil Stew
A hearty and comforting stew made with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a chilly evening.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
🥕
Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp corianderground
- ●1/2 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
👨🍳
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using); cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lentils, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add 4 cups of water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro (if desired)