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Ridiculously Easy Lentil and Vegetable Stew

With canned lentils and frozen vegetables, you can have this easy lentil stew on the table in half an hour!

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Prep
⏱️ 5m
Cook
🍳 25m
Total
⏰ 30m
Servings
6

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1

Chop the onion

2

Mince the garlic cloves

3

Cook the onion in a large, non-stick Dutch oven until it begins to brown

4

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute

5

Add the frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, and cumin, and cook until vegetables thaw and broth begins to boil

6

Add quinoa and cook on medium heat until it is tender, about 15 minutes

7

Add pumpkin and salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5 more minutes, adding a little water if it seems too thick

8

Serve hot, garnished with parsley, if desired

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Enjoy your ridiculously easy lentil and vegetable stew — and don't forget to share.

The story behind itRidiculously Easy Lentil and Vegetable Stew RecipeThis pantry-powered lentil and vegetable stew comes together in just 30 minutes using canned lentils and frozen veggies. It's proof that nourishing, soul-warming food doesn't have to be complicated.
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