Balkan-Style Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Balkan-Style Lentil Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups brown lentils; 6 cups vegetable stock or water; 8 garlic cloves (chopped into larger slices); 2 carrots (chopped); 1 onion (chopped ); 1 tomato (chopped ); 1/2 sweet pepper (chopped); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1/2 tablespoon savoury spice or spearmint; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon plain flour; salt and pepper (for seasoning); 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

My lentil stew is a hearty and nourishing dish and a good vegan and vegetarian meal option. It's made with sweet paprika, which adds lovely sweet and smoky flavours.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:48:23 GMT