Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Stew

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened, 8 min, stir in cumin.
2. Add lentils, stock, and crushed tomatoes.
3. Simmer covered 35–40 min until lentils are tender.
4. Season to taste before serving.