Spiced Lentil Stew

Veggie

Spicy

Low CO2

Spiced Lentil Stew

with Apples, Homemade Croutons and Pepitas

10 min

Difficulty: 2/3

Canadian

Flavoured with warm spices and sweetened with veggies and apples, this hearty and comforting stew is pure heaven. The crunchy croutons and pepitas add layers of texture that will have you coming back for more!

Allergens

Barley

Walnuts

Soy

Mustard

Wheat

Milk

Sulphites

Crustaceans

Egg

May contain traces of allergens

Peanuts

Sesame

Tree nuts

Fish

Utensils

Baking Sheet

Large Pot

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Tags

Veggie

Spicy

Quick Prep

Low CO2

Ingredients

Red Lentils

0.5 cup

Gala Apple

1 unit

Yellow Onion

1 unit

Curry Paste

2 tbsp

Moroccan Spice Blend

1 tbsp

Vegetable Broth Concentrate

2 unit

Ciabatta Roll

1 unit

Pepitas

28 g

Cilantro

7 g

Baby Spinach

56 g

Carrot

1 unit

Sweet Potato

1 unit

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Oil

2 tbsp

Salt

0.125 tsp

Preparation

Cut ciabatta into 1-inch pieces.
Add ciabatta pieces and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Toast in the top of the oven, stirring halfway through, until croutons are golden-brown, 14-16 min.
At the halfway mark, add pepitas to the baking sheet.
Toast pepitas and croutons for the remainder of the cook time, until golden.

Meanwhile, peel, then halve carrot lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
Peel, core, then cut apple into 1/2-inch pieces.
Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
Roughly chop cilantro.
Peel, then cut sweet potato into 1/2-inch pieces.

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften slightly, 2-3 min.
Add sweet potatoes, carrots, Moroccan Spice Blend and curry paste. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.

Add lentils, broth concentrate and 2 1/4 cups (4 1/2 cups) water to the pot with veggies.
Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high.
Once boiling, add apples. Reduce heat to medium.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and apples are soft, 8-10 min. (TIP: If you prefer a thinner stew, add water until stew reaches desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker stew, continue cooking with the lid off.)