Filling Lentil Stew for Plant-Based Diets

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Step 1

Bring the water and lentils to a boil in a large pot. Once it’s boiling, cover the pot, turn the heat down to low, and let the lentils simmer until they’re tender—this should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Next, crank the heat back up to high and pour in the wine. Let it bubble away for about a minute to cook off the alcohol. Then, lower the heat to medium-low again, cover the pot, and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.

Step 2

Now it’s time to add the rest of the ingredients: carrots, celery, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cabbage, tomato paste, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Give everything a good stir, then let it cook gently, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are soft and all the flavors have melded together nicely. This will take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, so be patient and enjoy the delicious aroma filling your kitchen!