Smokey Lentil Stew with Aioli
This flavorful dish is proof that budget-friendly meals can be just as exciting. Packed with proteins and vegetables, this dish offers a wholesome, balanced meal that can be made with just a few pantry ingredients. Don't skip the aioli, as it adds a bright, garlicky twist that you won’t want to miss!
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil (2 tbsp) in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion (2 medium) and salt (0.5 tsp), and cook until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add splashes of [water] as needed to deglaze the pan.
- 2
Once caramelized, add the cloves (3 garlic), tomato paste (2 tbsp), smoked paprika powder (0.5 tbsp), and ground cumin (0.5 tbsp). Cook for 1 more minute. Stir throughout.
- 3
Add the remaining stew ingredients: vegetable broth (3 cup), kale (1.5 cup), cooked brown lentils (1 cup), basmati rice (0.33 cup), and optional dark soy sauce (2 tsp).
- 4
Cook uncovered at a simmer until the [basmati rice] is cooked through, around 15 minutes. Stir often. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- 5
Divide the stew into bowls and top off with dollops of vegan aioli (0.25 cup). Garnish with optional fresh dill (2 tbsp) as desired, and enjoy!
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