Description
Discover the ultimate comfort meal with this Hearty Lentil Stew paired with Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Earthy lentils simmer in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with thyme, onion, carrots, and celery, creating a rich, protein‑rich stew. Velvety mashed potatoes made with butter and milk provide the perfect silky base, soaking up every flavorful drop. Ideal for cold evenings, this easy, nutritious dish serves four, delivering balanced nutrition, warm satisfaction, and a satisfying homemade taste th
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme, cook briefly.
- Add lentils and broth, bring to boil then simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Boil potatoes until tender, drain, mash with butter and milk.
- Serve stew over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- stir in a pinch of smoked beef at the end of simmering. Adjust seasoning to taste. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Hearty Lentil Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, lentil stew recipe, mashed potatoes side, easy dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, vegetarian stew