Description
Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate vegan comfort food. A hearty lentil stew filled with vibrant vegetables served over a creamy mashed potato base makes the perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry green or brown lentils
2 carrots, sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, diced
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 tbsp plant-based butter
1 cup plant-based milk
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Boil potatoes in salted water until soft.
6. Mash with butter and milk until smooth.
7. Serve mashed potatoes topped with lentil stew.
Notes
Store leftovers separately in airtight containers. Reheat slowly with a splash of broth or milk for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg