Black Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 cup black lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped vegetables (bell peppers, and spinach), such as zucchini)
• Salt
• pepper
• cilantro (for garnish)