Chestnut and Lentil Comfort Stew

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Chestnut and Lentil Comfort Stew is a vegetarian delight that’s perfect for chilly evenings or as a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece. This global-inspired dish combines tender lentils and sweet chestnuts, creating a rich, hearty texture that warms the soul. Free from common allergens, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite vegetables.

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Overview

This comforting Chestnut, Lentils, and Vegetable Stew is perfect for a cold winter night or as a vegetarian Thanksgiving dish. It's a hearty and flavorful stew that tastes even better the next day. Feel free to experiment with different vegetable combinations to suit your taste.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Global

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 0.5 Medium onion, minced
• 5 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Medium celery ribs, sliced
• 4 Medium carrots, peeled
• 32 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) vegetable broth
• 2 Cups water
• 15 Ounces (oz) stewed tomatoes
• 15 Ounces (oz) brown lentils
• 14 Ounces (oz) French chestnuts
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Pour the olive oil into a large, deep pot set over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until transparent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the celery, carrots, vegetable broth, and water; cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium, pour in the tomatoes, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low, and mix in the lentils and chestnuts; cook for 1 hour until the chestnuts soften.
6. Pour in more water to thin the stew, if desired.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy this hearty stew as a main dish or a comforting side!