Adapted from Indy Power (https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/this-smoky-lentil-stew-is-one-pot-comfort-food-perfection-1.4704638)

1550 cal/recipe

Ingredients

• 1 white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 sticks celery
• 1 red bell pepper
• 30 mL olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 200 g black beluga lentils
• 1 L stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 75 g plain Greek yogurt

Directions

• Peel and dice the onion.
• Wash, top, and chop the carrots, potatoes, celery, and pepper.
• Warm olive oil in a large pot on medium heat.
• Add the prepared vegetables to the pot and cook until starting to soften.
• Peel and dice the garlic.
• Add the garlic, paprika, and smoked paprika to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste, stir well, and cook for another minute.
• Add the lentils and the stock, bring to the boil, and then turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the stew is thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve stew hot and top with yogurt.