Sep 22 • Recipes
Lentil Stew
(Ignore my dumbass, I forgot to take a picture of the finished product. We were hungry.)
It’s Monday! Which means it’s lentil day.
Lentils are a great legume, they’re filling, satisfying and make a protein when you eat them with a grain like rice.
This is the base recipe I use:
- Onions
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Lentils
I might use up to two medium onions, because i LOVE onions and I’ll let them sit in the pot on low heat (always stirring) until they caramelize. All of these ingredients to your heart’s desire.
For about six people you want to use:
- one medium onion
- one large carrot
- two-three medium potatoes
- a cup and… a third? of lentils
[ When I have the time and energy, I’ll soak the lentils and the rice for half an hour before cooking. This isn’t necessary for either of the ingredients (lentils are very forgiving. Do not try to cook other legumes like chickpeas or other beans without soaking them overnight first or using a pressure cooker). Soaking does reduce the cooking time and lowers the glycemic index of rice (which might not be per se something that you’re interested in). ]
**Instructions:**
- Cook your onions until golden and slightly transparent (or let them cook down and caramelize like I do).
- Then add your carrots and potatoes. Let the base cook for about three to five minutes (always stirring so it doesn’t stick or burn).
- Salt now!
- Now you add your lentils, and for the amount I used, I put in a liter and a half of water.
- Salt again and use any additional condiments (I used pepper, a bay leaf, garlic powder and cumin).
- Cover and let it cook for half an hour at medium heat.
- (This is where you start cooking the rice btw.)
- After half an hour, it will be mostly done. Now remove the lid and lower the heat slightly so the water can evaporate and you’re left with a more stewy texture than a soupy texture (both are totally fine! This is just my preference). Stir every so often so it doesn’t stick. Let it cook down for about 15-20 minutes.
- You have a beautiful meal! Enjoy!
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