Hearty Vegan Lentil Stew

Protein and fiber are in high amounts in this hearty vegan lentil stew, which makes it a healthy and filling meal. For a cozy dinner, it's full of flavor and makes you feel good.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery

For about 5 minutes, or until softened, saut

Put in the turmeric, cumin, paprika, and minced garlic

Stir the food all the time for another two minutes

Pour vegetable broth into the pot along with lentils that have been rinsed and cut up

Once the mixture starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft

Add pepper and salt to taste

Serve hot with fresh parsley on top