Description
Hearty Lentil Stew & Creamy Mashed Potato Bowl is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This wholesome dish features tender lentils simmered with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, served over creamy mashed potatoes. It’s an effortless recipe that guarantees warmth and satisfaction, making it ideal for family dinners or impressing friends with minimal effort. Enjoy every spoonful of this nourishing bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, and garlic; stir in cumin and paprika for 2–3 minutes.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and broth; bring to a boil then simmer for 30–35 minutes.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes), then drain.
- Mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve stew over mashed potatoes; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg