Vegetarian Lentil Stew Recipe for Cozy Evenings

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• pepper