Lentil Beans Stew

Ingredients

• •1 cup dry green lentils
• •4 cups vegetable broth
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 medium carrots, diced
• •2 stalks celery, diced
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. 3Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in cumin and paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
5. 5Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot; bring to a boil.
6. 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
7. 7Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.