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A plate of hearty lentil stew over mashed potatoes on a white plate
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Hearty Lentil Stew Over Mashed Potatoes

This lentil stew recipe is rich, hearty, and full of wholesome ingredients. A delicious comfort food dish that’s perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or cozy nights at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Keyword: lentil stew, lentil stew over mashed potatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349.23kcal
Author: Recipe Idea Shop

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Green or Brown Lentils (rinsed) 
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen or fresh 
  • 1 tablespoon Lard or Olive Oil 
  • 1 Large Onion, diced 
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced 
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced 
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme or Rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin 
  • Fresh Thyme, a few sprigs 
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Tomato Paste 
  • 4 cups Fresh Water or Vegetable Broth 
  • 1 can Tomato, about 9oz 
  • Salt and Pepper to taste 
  • Fresh Parsley (for garnish) 

Mashed Potatoes: 

  • 2 lbs Potatoes, peeled and chopped 
  • 4 tablespoon Butter 
  • ¼ cup Water from Boiled Potatoes or Milk 
  • Salt and Pepper to taste 

Instructions

Saute the vegetables:  

  • In a large pot, heat lard or olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and carrots until soft (5–7 minutes).  
  • Add garlic and a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Cook for 60 seconds and add the spices (paprika, thyme, cumin).  
  • Stir well and add the tomato paste. Cook for another minute. 

Add lentil and peas:

  • Add lentils, tomato can, and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25–30 minutes, until lentils are tender. 
  • Stir in peas, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 
  • Simmer another 10 minutes until thick and stew-like, and the peas are tender. 

Prepare the potatoes: 

  • While you are cooking the lentil stew, put the potatoes to boil as well. 
  • Boil potatoes until tender (about 15–20 minutes). 
  • Drain and mash with butter.  
  • Set aside ¼ cup of the water you boiled the potatoes in. Add to the mashed potatoes and stir until you get a creamy potato mixture. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. 

Serve:  

  • Serve with fresh parsley and yogurt if desired. 

Notes

If using milk, heat the milk, but do not boil. Add the warm milk to the mashed potatoes and stir until creamy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 349.23kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.83g | Protein: 13.93g | Fat: 8.38g | Saturated Fat: 4.94g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.65g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.07g | Trans Fat: 0.31g | Cholesterol: 20.07mg | Sodium: 1000.61mg | Potassium: 1277.84mg | Fiber: 16.34g | Sugar: 7.11g | Vitamin A: 4137.59IU | Vitamin C: 50.99mg | Calcium: 86.83mg | Iron: 4.98mg