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Curried Lentil Stew - with just seven ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, the best and easiest lentil stew is just 30 minutes away. Make-ahead awesome, simple, and satisfying. Recipe at SoupAddict.com
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Curried Lentil Stew

This lentil stew is so easy to make and tastes even better the next day. Simple, healthy, satisfying.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 177kcal
Author Karen Gibson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus a little extra
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/3 cups black beluga lentils or French Du Puy lentils, picked over for stones or debris
  • 6 cups very hot water keep it simmering on low in a small pot on the stove
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, until shimmering. Saute the onions in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Scootch the onions to one side, and add a quick pour of extra virgin olive oil to the cleared spot. Spoon the tomato paste, curry powder, and paprika over the oil, and stir until very fragrant (just 30 seconds or so).
  • Mix the spice paste into the onions. Add the lentils, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and then add two ladles of the hot water, stirring well. Let the lentils absorb most of the water, and add two more ladles of water, stirring well. Repeat, until the lentils are tender, but not mushy (i.e., they should be al dente). The stew should be slightly saucy, but not at all soupy, Taste, and add salt as needed.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal