Lentil Veggie Stew with Kale and Lemon

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Saute aromatics

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 tablespoon olive oil
     • 1 onion, diced
     • 1 cup diced carrots
     • 1 cup chopped celery
   • Action: Warm oil and cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Simmer the stew

   • Ingredients:
     • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
     • 1 1/2 cups cooked green lentils
     • 2 cloves garlic, minced
     • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
   • Action: Stir in broth, lentils, garlic, and cumin. Simmer 20 minutes.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Finish and brighten

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups chopped kale
     • 1 lemon, zest + juice
   • Action: Stir in kale until wilted. Finish with lemon zest and juice.

Equipment

• Large pot

• Chef knife

• Cutting board