Quick and Healthy Lentil Stew With Artichokes

I love this by itself in a big bowl on a cool night, but it also pairs well with chicken or meat for those who 'need' meat...

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 200  g lentils
• 1  onion, peeled and sliced
• 4  celery ribs, trimmed and sliced
• 4  carrots, trimmed, peeled and sliced
• 3  parsnips, trimmed, peeled and sliced
• 400  g artichoke hearts
• 1  leek, washed, trimmed and sliced
• 1  vegetable stock cube
• 300  g kale leaves
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley or 2  tablespoons chervil

Directions

1. Rinse lentils and drain. Place in a large pan with all the other ingredients except the kale and herbs.
2. Add enough water to cover, bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, mix in the kale leaves to warm through. Sprinkle on the herbs and serve.