One Pot Root Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Stew
A wholesome One Pot Root Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Stew made with root vegetables, lentils, and quinoa simmered in a savory broth for a filling and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 parsnip or turnip chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato or regular potato diced
- ½ cup dried lentils rinsed
- ⅓ cup quinoa rinsed well
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf optional
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until lightly shimmering.
- Sauté the diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots, parsnip or turnip, and potato to coat with oil.
- Add lentils, quinoa, vegetable broth, tomatoes, spices, and bay leaf and stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.