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Lentil Stew

A healthy lentil and vegetable stew that's packed with protein and easy to take on the go!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1.5 cups brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil and saute the onion and carrots until softened.
  2. Stir in the cumin and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
  4. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  5. Season with salt and ladle into a warm thermos.

Notes

A squeeze of lemon brightens it right up if your kid likes a little tang.