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Frugal & Thrifty: Rustic Pantry Lentil Stew
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Serves: 4 Cost: Very low Cook time: 35 minutes Method: Stovetop or slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mixed herbs or thyme
- 1–2 tbsp tomato paste (optional but great for flavour)
- 4 cups vegetable stock (or water + 2 tsp stock powder)
- Salt & pepper
- Splash of oil or knob of butter
- Optional cheap add-ins:
Method
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in a little oil or butter until soft.
- Add potatoes, lentils, paprika, herbs, and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a gentle simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils and potatoes are soft.
- Season well with salt & pepper.
- Stir in any optional veggies in the last 5 minutes.
Frugal Tips
- Add a scoop of oats to thicken if your stew needs it — it’s a budget-friendly trick.
- Use leftover roast vegetables instead of potatoes or carrots.
- Swap lentils for split peas for an even cheaper version.
- Serve with toast ends, homemade flatbread, or a dollop of yoghurt if you have it.
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Frugal & Thrifty: Rustic Pantry Lentil Stew
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