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Cozy Lentil and Kale Stew: Your Best Hearty Comfort Food
A warm and hearty stew combining lentils, kale, and vegetables for a comforting meal that's easy to make and nutritious.
Ingredients
Dried Legumes
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 4 cups kale (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- to taste salt salt
- to taste pepper pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup potatoes (diced)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Add chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted. Serve hot.
Notes
This stew is perfect for a cozy night and can be stored for leftovers.