Simple Lentil Stew

Definitely! Feel free to add more vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach, kale, or even diced potatoes. Just add them during the sautéing step with the onion, carrot, and celery, or during the simmering stage, if they require less cooking time.

Absolutely! Let the stew cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a bit of water or stock if necessary.

Yes, you can replace the dried lentils with 2 cans of lentils to save time. Just skip Step 1 and add the cans of lentils in Step 2 along with the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.

Use vegetable stock if you want to keep the stew vegetarian or vegan, but feel free to use chicken, beef or mushroom stock, whatever you have on hand.

If you don't have canned tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes. Roughly chop about 4-6 medium tomatoes and use them in place of the canned ones. Alternatively, you can use tomato puree or tinned diced tomatoes as a substitute.