Savory Lentil Spinach Stew (Printable)

A nourishing blend of lentils, spinach, and aromatic spices for a warm, satisfying Mediterranean-style stew.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

03 - 2 medium carrots, diced

04 - 2 celery stalks, diced

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped

07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice

08 - 4 cups vegetable broth

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

10 - 1 tsp ground cumin

11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

12 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander

13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

15 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

02 - Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

03 - Add lentils, diced tomatoes with juice, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a boil.

04 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

05 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until wilted.

06 - Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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It sneaks in a ton of protein while still feeling light and fresh, like sharing a little secret with your best cooking buddy
The blend of spices gives it that perfect cozy hug in a bowl that keeps you coming back for more

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Don&t rush the simmering step—the lentils need that gentle cooking to soften without falling apart
Adding lemon juice at the end brightens the whole dish and balances the earthy flavors perfectly

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Sauté the spices briefly in oil at the start to really release their essential oils and deepen the flavor
Don&t be afraid to play with the spice levels—adding a pinch more paprika or red pepper flakes can totally transform it