Lentil and Sweet Potato Vegan Stew Recipe
Cold outside? Life a mess? Hair frizzy? This Lentil and Sweet Potato Vegan Stew fixes none of that—but girl, it feels like it might. Packed with plant-based protein, earthy goodness, and just enough sweet potato magic to fake wholesomeness, this stew is cozy chaos in a bowl. You throw things in a pot, act like a domestic goddess, and pretend you planned dinner. The lentils work hard so you don’t have to. Sweet potatoes show up tender, dependable, and emotionally stable. Honestly, it’s the stew equivalent of a supportive partner—warm, filling, and doesn’t ghost you. Let’s make soup. You deserve it.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Vegan Stew Recipe
A hearty, nourishing vegan stew featuring protein-packed lentils, tender sweet potatoes, and savory spices that scream “I meal prep now.”
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Onion chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Sweet potatoes peeled, cubed – 2 medium
- Carrots sliced – 2
- Brown or green lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Diced tomatoes – 1 can 14 oz
- Vegetable broth – 4 cups
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- Thyme – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – ¼ tsp
- Spinach optional – 2 cups fresh
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp optional, but do it
Instructions
- Sauté base: Heat oil in a soup pot. Cook chopped onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Add the veg: Toss in sweet potatoes and carrots. Stir for 2–3 minutes while judging how fast time flies.
- Build it up: Stir in cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let it all get cozy.
- Pour & simmer: Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 30–35 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Spinach & finish: Stir in spinach and lemon juice. Cook 2 more minutes. Taste. Feel impressed. Serve hot.
Notes
🍲 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 14 g
🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 25%
- Vitamin A: 160%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Folate: 35%
- Magnesium: 18%
💡 Notes & Tips
- Sub kale for spinach if you’re feeling extra green and slightly superior.
- Add a dash of chili flakes if life needs spicing up (who doesn’t?).
- Store leftovers in the fridge—flavors get better with time, like you after therapy.
- Serve with crusty bread or over quinoa if you’re going full Pinterest.
- Don’t skip the lemon—it wakes everything up, including your soul.
