Name: Lentil Stew with Herbed Dumplings Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: For the stew:; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; For the dumplings:; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried rosemary; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten

Lentil Stew with Herbed Dumplings Recipe

Edie Tello Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Lentil Stew with Herbed Dumplings Recipe

A hearty vegetarian stew with fluffy dumplings.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

For the stew:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
For the dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, and rosemary.
Add in milk, butter, and egg.
Stir until a sticky dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the surface of the stew.
Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 342kcal
Total Fat : 9g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 72mg
Sodium : 1234mg
Total Carbohydrates : 49g
Dietary Fiber : 14g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 17g

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