Lentil & potato stew with spiced oil

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsWater
cupLentils
1eachRed bell pepper, cubed
2mediumsPotatoes, cubed
2eachesCarrots, sliced
1largeSpanish onion, chopped
2eachesCelery stalks, cubed
¼cupSoy sauce
½teaspoonPepper
1eachBay leaf
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1teaspoonGinger, ground
1teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonCumin, roasted

Directions

SPICED OIL

1. Combine the water, lentils, bell pepper, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, soy sauce, pepper, and bay leaf in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a small saucepan over low heat, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Stir and set aside

3. When the stew is cooked. add the spiced oil. SEason with salt and additional pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf. Serve hot.

Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

"The Occasional Vegetarian" by Karen Lee. Posted by Diane Lazarus