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Smokey Lentil Stew with Aioli

Name: Smokey Lentil Stew with Aioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 medium onion; ½ tsp salt; 3 garlic clove; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; ½ Tbsp smoked sweet paprika powder; ½ Tbsp ground cumin; 3 cup vegetable stock; 1½ cup kale; 1 cup cooked brown lentils; ⅓ cup uncooked basmati rice; dark soy sauce; ¼ cup vegan aioli; 2 Tbsp fresh dill

45 min

Main

One-bowl / one-pot

This flavourful dish is proof that budget-friendly meals can be just as exciting. Packed with proteins and veggies, this dish offers a wholesome, balanced meal that can be made with just a few pantry ingredients. Do not skip the aioli, as it adds a bright, garlicky twist that you won’t want to miss!

Servings

Total

45 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Contains

soy

Swap out

gluten

Free from

peanut

tree nut

sesame

Ingredients

Smokey lentil stew

2 Tbsp (30 mL)
vegetable oil
2
medium onions, finely diced
½ tsp
salt
3
garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp (33 g)
tomato paste
½ Tbsp (3 g)
smoked sweet paprika powder
½ Tbsp (3 g)
ground cumin
3 cups (720 mL)
vegetable stock
1½ cups (38 g)
kale, finely chopped

fresh spinach

frozen spinach

frozen kale
1 cup (180 g)
cooked brown lentils
⅓ cup (67 g)
uncooked basmati rice, rinsed
2 tsp (10 mL)
dark soy sauce (optional)

tamari

Toppings

¼ cup (53 g)
vegan aioli

any unsweetened plant-based yogurt of choice
2 Tbsp (2 g)
fresh dill (optional)

Make your own

Aioli - Garlic Mayo

Directions

Add the oil, onion, and salt to a large pot on medium-high heat. Cook until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
Once caramelized, add the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir throughout.
Add the remaining stew ingredients.
Cook uncovered at a simmer until the rice is cooked through, around 15 minutes. Stir often. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Divide the stew into bowls and top off with dollops of aioli. Garnish as desired, and enjoy!

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Plate method

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Grains & Starches 19%

• uncooked basmati rice

Proteins 19%

• cooked brown lentils

Fruits & Veggies 62%

• medium onion

• garlic clove

• tomato paste

• kale

• fresh dill

Calcium

No significant sources of calcium

Fat

• vegetable oil

• vegan aioli

Nutrition per serving

Calories 560 kcal

Total fat	27.6 g
Omega-3	1.1 g
Omega-6	7.6 g
Saturated fat	3.9 g
Trans fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol	0.0 mg

Total carbs	66.9 g
Dietary fiber	12.6 g
Total sugars	10.8 g
Added sugars	0.0 g
Protein	15.3 g
Sodium	1828 mg

Iron	6.25 mg
Potassium	952.0 mg
Calcium	152.4 mg
Magnesium	83.7 mg
Zinc	2.26 mg
Copper	0.50 mg
Manganese	1.22 mg
Phosphorus	296.6 mg
Selenium	10 μg

Vitamin A	151 μg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	0 μg
Vitamin C	38.9 mg
Vitamin D	0 μg
Vitamin E	4.7 mg
Vitamin K	110 μg
Folate	205 μg
Thiamin	0.4 mg
Riboflavin	0.3 mg
Niacin	3.1 mg
Choline	48.6 mg

Nutrition info

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