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Lentil Goulash

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, diced

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

    1 cup (250 mL) carrots, diced

    1 cup (250 mL) red bell peppers, diced

    ½ cup (125 mL) yellow bell pepper, diced

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) smoked paprika

    1 tsp (5 mL) paprika

    1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

    1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano

    ½ tsp (2 mL) caraway seeds

    1 can (28 oz/ 796 mL) diced tomatoes

    2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, rinsed

    1 quart (1 L) russet potatoes, diced

    1 bay leaf

    6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable broth

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce

    2 tsp (10 mL) red wine vinegar (optional)

    1 tsp (5 mL) salt

    ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper

    ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cumin, oregano, and caraway seeds. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, lentils, potatoes, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
  4. Add soy sauce and red wine vinegar. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Pairs well with crusty bread or a dollop of plant-based sour cream.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 ⅓ cups (325 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 4 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 28 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 8 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 940 mg
  • Potassium 800 mg
  • Folate 100 mcg