Brown lentil stew
A go-to brown lentil stew that you can eat with anything, anytime.
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45Minutes 1Hour
Servings Prep Time
4People 15Minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
45Minutes 1Hour
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Drain off soaked lentils and rinse, set aside and heat water in a kettle.
  2. Heat a saucepan on a medium heat and add a small amount of water and heat until boiling gently, lower heat, add in seasonings and tomato paste, mix with a wooden spoon until you form a sauce.
  3. Prepare vegan-friendly stock in a mug with hot water, set aside.
  4. Add in the rinsed lentils, and stir. Pour in the stock and cream of coconut, turn the heat up and stir until cream of coconut is dissolved, roughly 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add chilli sauce (if using)and bayleaves, crack some black pepper in too.
  6. Once the saucepan is boiling, stir once more, cover the pot and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Make sure you check the lentils every 10 minutes, taste lentils and ensure they’re cooked through, adding in salt towards the end.
  8. Taste the stew and adjust salt if necessary, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Pro tip: Leave for 15 mins once cooked covered up, to thicken a little more before serving. Enjoy!