Gluten Free Lentil Stew

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Bay leaf - 1
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Lentils - 1 cup, rinsed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, diced
• Carrots - 2 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through.
4. Remove the bay leaf and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 18g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g