Red Lentil Stew - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 1 ½ C Dry Red Lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 C Baby Carrots, sliced
• ½ C Red Pepper, diced
• 3 stalks Celery, sliced
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 798ml can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed and minced
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
• ¼ Tsp. dried Basil
• ¼ Tsp. dried Oregano
• ¼ Tsp. dried Parsley
• ¼ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• ¼ Tsp. Sea Salt / Black Pepper
• 2 dried Bay Leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh Thyme
• 2 ½ C Low Sodium Vegetable Stock
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley
• 4 Basil Leaves, rolled and sliced
• Drizzle EVOO