Dinner

Spiced Lentil Ragout with Roasted Vegetables

Name: Spiced Lentil Ragout with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Warm up with a bowl of this satisfying spiced lentil ragout. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's a smart choice for a calorie-counted dinner. Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness, complementing the rich lentil base.

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss bell pepper and zucchini with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in cumin and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the spiced lentil ragout topped with the roasted vegetables and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Track your macros easily with CaloVibe.

Tips

For extra protein, stir in a handful of spinach at the end of cooking until wilted.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the flavors deepen overnight.