Herby Spinach Lentil Stew with Broccoli Steaks and Spelt Flatbreads
This glorious green stew with green lentils, courgette, spinach and lots of lovely thyme. Healthy and totally more-ish.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Keyword Broccoli, Dinner party, Lentil stew, Lentils, Plant-based, Spelt, Spinach, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
For the broccoli
- Two heads of broccoli sliced into steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch sea salt
For the stew
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion roughy chopped
- 1 large carrot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 200 g green lentils rinsed
- 1 courgette chopped finely
- 1 bunch of thyme
- 700 ml vegetable stock
- 150 g baby spinach washed and shredded
- 3 tbsp coconut yogurt cream or oat cream
- Black pepper
- Big pinch sea salt flakes
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the flatbreads
- 150 g white spelt flour
- Pinch sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Aprox 85ml water
For the creamy mint dressing
- Big handful mint shredded
- 4 tbsp coconut yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- Pinch sea salt
- Juice 1/2 lemon
Heat your oven to 180c
Transfer the chopped broccoli to two baking trays and toss with the oil and salt.
Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over and bake for a further 15 until crispy on the outside and tender in the middle.
To make the stew
Add the oil to a large pan and on a medium heat, add the onions, fry for approx 10- 12 minutes until soft.
Add the garlic and carrots and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Now add the lentils, veg stock, half the thyme and courgette and simmer for 30 minutes.
Then add the spinach, coconut yogurt, and seasonings.
Simmer for a further 10 minutes.
Finally, add the lemon juice, olive oil and remaining thyme.
To make the flatbread
In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
Now add the wet ingredients, mix thoroughly to combine and then transfer to a floured board.
Knead for a few minutes until you get a springy dough.
To cook
Heat a large griddle pan or frying pan to medium.
Divide the dough into four, then roll out the first flatbread.
Pop it on the griddle pan and allow to cook and char a little on that side, then flip to cook to on the other side.
Repeat.
Keep the flatbreads warm on a plate covered with a clean cloth.
To make the creamy mint dressing