Vegetarian Lentil Stew

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion (, about 2 medium)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups coarsely chopped potatoes (, about 2 medium)
• 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground mace
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cut in half
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained

directions

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Saute onions and garlic in oil.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes.
4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

Reviews

[bunnee]

This was unusual in that it wasn't a heavy tomato base, which is what I like and am used to.However, I had 3 bowls and it was delicious, almost "rustic" and, as usual, tasted even better the next day. I served this with a loaf of Tuscan bread and spinach salad. Perfect!

 

[Sueie]

This is real comfort food. Didn't have mace, never cooked with it before, so I improvised threw in turmeric, chilli powder and ginger as well the cumin. Also added green beans for a bit of colour. Will definitely cook again.

 

[bohorquez]

What a great stew! I didn't have mace and didn't know what it was. It wasn't hard to make and everyone loved it! Thanks for posting this recipe!

 

[Dusty Gold]

Hi Dancer^ I made this for dinner and my husband loved it, little did he know its was healthy. lol The smell just filled the house..grate recipe thanks.

 

[Sisty Gin]

Very yummy! I added carrots to give it a little more color and a little more vitamins! :) After I made it the first time, I noticed it tasted better the second day. So, this time, I made it in the morning and let the flavors mingle all day. Yummy!