Description
A hearty and comforting bowl of lentils simmered with vegetables and topped with soft, fluffy dumplings that soak up all the rich savory broth. This cozy vegetarian dish is filling, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and let the lentils simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender but still holding their shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Stir in milk and a pinch of salt just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly over the simmering lentils.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing the dumplings to steam and cook through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
- Serve hot, making sure each portion includes lentils and at least one dumpling.
Notes
- Keep the simmer gentle to prevent lentils from becoming mushy.
- Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook, as steam is essential for their rise.
- If the stew thickens too much, add a splash of warm broth before serving.
- For deeper flavor, a pinch of dried thyme can be added while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg