Description
Garlic & Chickpea Lentil Stew is a warm and hearty dish that offers a comforting experience in every bite. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this stew blends tender lentils, creamy chickpeas, and aromatic garlic into a deliciously satisfying meal. Rich in flavor and nutrition, it’s not just food; it?s a delightful embrace that nourishes your body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? onions, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened. Add garlic and saut? for an additional minute.
- Stir in lentils until coated with the oil and aromatics.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add chickpeas during the last ten minutes of cooking to warm through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg