Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Stewing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 cup Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils, pumpkin or sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
7. Serve the lentil stew hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.