Hearty Puy Lentil Stew on Creamy Hummus
A gorgeous bowl of puy lentil stew flavoured with umami flavours; balsamic, soy, vegan Worcester sauce and smoked paprika. Served on creamy hummus – Yum!
A lovely bowl of puy lentil stew was exactly what I needed last week. It’s the kind of stew that warms your insides and makes you happy.
My stew is flavoured with all the umami flavours; balsamic, soy, vegan Worcester sauce and smoked paprika, which all add great depth.
My favourite way to eat my earthy stew is on a bed of super creamy hummus, as the contrasting textures are wonderful. I also recommend adding lots of fresh herbs like shredded mint and dill. Scoop up with some fresh bread–heaven!
Swaps/tips;
You can add in extra veg like mushrooms or aubergine–so good
A brilliant pasta or toast topper.
Add some plant-based cheese if you wish.
Great with added pulses like butter beans.
Great with tahini sauce on top.
I hope you enjoy, love Niki xx
Ingredients
For the lentils
- 1 red large onion chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 carrots finely chopped
- 4 to matoes chopped up
- 250 g dark green French or puy lentils rinsed
- 1 litre veg stock
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegan Worcester sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 Cavolo Nero leaves shredded
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Twist black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
Hummus
For the Toppings
- Mint and dill
- Chilli flakes
Instructions
To make the lentils
- Add your oil and onion to a wide bottom pan and fry gently on a low heat for around 10 minutes until soft and browning. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds more, than add the spices and carrots and fry for 2- 3 minutes.
- Next, add the tomatoes, lentils, balsamic, Worcester and soy sauce and stock, stir to combine.
- Bring to the boil then cook on a low heat for 40 minutes.
- Finally, add in the Cavolo Nero and season with black pepper & salt to the pan and simmer for a further minute.
- Turn off the heat and stir the fresh thyme & olive oil.
To serve
- Serve the stew on a bed of creamy hummus and top with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
13 Responses
Heavenly!
So happy you liked it!
Love, Niki xxx
Absolutely love your recipes – thank you
Aww great to hear! Thank you! xxx
Thank you so much ! xxx
This was absolutely amazing! Do you think it would be silly for a brunch?
Very happy to hear that…
I’d love it for brunch !
Love
Niki xx
Made it yesterday and just having it for lunch. The combination of lentils and hummus is just amazing!
So happy you liked Sonia
Much love, Niki xxx
Hi Niki
I’m really impressed with your blog. This bog is informative, to be frank I haven’t read this kind of blog. I will eagerly wait for more and more write ups from you.
Thank you! x
This recipe looks so tasty!!!! Do you use dried lentils or ones in a can?
Thank you!
Dried for this one.
Love, Niki xx