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Vegetable Stew

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew! Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition.

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Lunch, vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 medium sweet potato (approx. 200g), peeled and cut into small bite-size pieces
1/2 red pepper, finely diced
100g red lentils
1 tin chopped tomatoes
vegetable stock

Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the Carrot and Sweet Potato:
- Stir in the finely chopped carrot and sweet potato pieces. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate the Red Pepper:
- Add the diced red pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add Lentils and Tomatoes:
- Stir in the red lentils and the tin of chopped tomatoes.
Add Vegetable Stock:
- Pour in enough vegetable stock to cover the ingredients. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer:
- Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.

Elsa’s Note

Once everything is cooked through, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy your hearty, nutritious stew!

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