Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

Ingredient quantities are scaled. Instructions and cookware remain written for the original 1 servings; adjust batch count and pan capacity deliberately.

• 1/2 cup lentils

• 1 carrot

• 1 celery

• 1/2 onion

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cup vegetable broth

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces (about 1 cm).

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens slightly.

   ~1 min
4. 4

   Add the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

   ~25 min
5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper. If the stew is too thick, add a little water to reach your desired consistency. Serve hot.

   ~2 min