Classic Spanish Lentil Stew
 

 Prep Time 10 minutes
 Cook Time 45 minutes
 Servings 4
 Calories 348 kcal

 Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

**Ingredients**

  * Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  * 1/2 onion finely diced
  * 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped
  * 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
  * 4 cloves garlic roughly minced
  * 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30
  * 1/2 cup tomato sauce 115 grams
  * 1 cup uncooked brown lentils 210 grams
  * 2 small potatoes cut into small 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) pieces
  * 1 carrot thinly sliced
  * 5 cups vegetable broth 1150 ml
  * 1 bay leaf
  * Pinch sea salt
  * Dash black pepper

**
Instructions**

  - Heat a large deep fry pan or a stock pot with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Add in 1/2 onion finely diced, 1/2 green & 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped and 4 cloves garlic roughly minced, mix with the olive oil;cook sofrito.
  - Once all the vegetables are lightly sauteed, about 5 minutes, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika, quickly mix together, then add in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, raise the heat to a medium-high and simmer.
  - Measure out 1 cup of uncooked brown lentils, add them into a sieve and rinse under cold running water, removing any debris if found.
  - After simmering the tomato sauce for 3 minutes and it has really thickend up, add in the rinsed lentils, 2 small potatoes that have been cut into small 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) pieces, 1 carrot that´s been thinly sliced and season with black pepper, mix together, then add in 5 cups vegetable broth and 1 bay leaf.
  -  Mix together and bring to a boil, then place a lid on the pan and lower the heat to a low heat; simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked through, then remove the lid, season with sea salt and simmer for 1 to 2 more minutes.

Transfer the lentil stew into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Classic Spanish Lentil Stew

Amount Per Serving
Calories 348Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 182mg8%
Potassium 1068mg31%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 20g83%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 3470IU69%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.