Description
Vegan Lentil Mushroom Stew is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables, it delivers deep flavor and nourishing warmth in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Rinse lentils before cooking. Add potatoes, bell peppers, or crushed red pepper flakes for variation. For a creamy texture, stir in coconut milk; for brightness, add a splash of lemon juice. This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg