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Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes

Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes
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Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. This delightful dish features a hearty lentil stew bursting with rich flavors, served atop creamy mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with nourishing ingredients that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add the dry lentils to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  3. While the stew simmers, boil chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Mash them with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. Spoon generous amounts of lentil stew over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy your comforting bowl of Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes!

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