BHA & BHT Free Tomato-Ginger Masala Lentil & Mushroom Stew
Total time55 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time40 min
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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