Spanish Lentil Stew with Smoked Paprika

A thrifty Castilian lentil stew with carrots, potatoes and peppers, smoky with pimentón.

Ingredients

For 6 servings.

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tomatoes, grated
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1/2 baguette, to serve

Method

1. Soften the onion, carrots and pepper in the oil for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and paprika for 30 seconds, then the tomato.
2. Add the lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, broth and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, partly covered, for 30–35 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
3. Stir in the vinegar and serve in bowls with bread.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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