Creamy Lentil Spinach Stew
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Creamy Lentil Spinach Stew

Creamy Lentil Spinach Stew

with naan bread and broccoli

If you're looking for a healthy and hearty meal that skips the meat but doesn't skimp on seasonings, this veggie lentil curry is one to try. Full of gorgeous greens and well-balanced flavours, this dish is definitely what you could call a one-pot wonder.

Tags:
Veggie
One Pot Wonder
Vegan
Allergens:
Wheat
Celery

Total Time40 minutes
Cooking Time45 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 unit(s)

Garlic

1 unit(s)

Ginger

1 unit(s)

Onion

1 unit(s)

Broccoli

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 pack(s)

Lentils

1 pack(s)

Coconut Milk

2 unit(s)

Naan

(Contains Wheat)

60 grams

Baby Spinach

5 grams

Coriander

1 sachet(s)

Vegetable Stock

(Contains Celery)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kcal)753 kcal
Energy (kJ)3151 kJ
Fat21.28 g
of which saturates15.26 g
Carbohydrate103.18 g
of which sugars28.31 g
Dietary Fiber9.56 g
Protein22.17 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt4.64 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

Sieve
Grater
Pot
Lid

Instructions

Get Prepped
1
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Dilute the vegetable stock with 280ml hot water (double for 4p).
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Peel and grate the ginger. Cut the lime into thick wedges.
  • Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).
  • Cut the broccoli into florets (like small trees). Halve any large florets.
Start the Stock
2
  • In a pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 1-2 mins. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve. Add the lentils and diluted stock to the pot.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring frequently. Add a little water if the lentils stick.
Thicken the Stew
3
  • Add the coconut milk to the pot.
  • Simmer for another 12-15 mins, covered, until the mixture has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally.
Add the Broccoli
4
  • When the stew has 5-8 mins left to cook, add the broccoli to the pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper, mix well, cover and simmer.
  • Lightly moisten the naan breads with a little water.
  • Bake them for 3-5 mins to warm them up.
Cook the Spinach
5
  • When the broccoli is cooked, add the spinach to the pot (reserve just a few leaves for serving).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  • Mix well and cook for 2 mins.
Garnish and Serve
6
  • Serve the stewed lentils in bowls.
  • Squeeze lime juice to taste.
  • Arrange a few leaves of fresh spinach on top, then sprinkle with coriander.
  • Serve with the naan alongside.