Best 7 Easy Tasty Hearty Lentil Black Bean Stew Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our hearty lentil and black bean stew, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This delectable stew showcases the perfect harmony of lentils and black beans, simmered in a rich and flavorful broth infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs.

As the lentils and beans tenderize, they release their earthy flavors, creating a hearty and satisfying base for this comforting dish. With every spoonful, you'll encounter a burst of zesty flavors, thanks to the vibrant combination of diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and a touch of chili powder.

The addition of sweet corn and chopped greens adds a delightful sweetness and freshness, balancing the savoriness of the lentils and beans. A hint of lime juice brightens the stew, cutting through the richness and adding a refreshing citrusy touch.

For those who prefer a vegetarian twist, this recipe offers a meatless alternative that is equally satisfying. Simply omit the chicken broth and replace it with vegetable broth, and you'll have a delectable vegetarian stew that is packed with plant-based goodness.

And for those who enjoy a bit of heat, feel free to add a touch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your liking. This versatile stew can be easily customized to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs, making it a perfect choice for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary adventure with this easy, tasty, and hearty lentil and black bean stew. Get ready to savor a dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious, leaving you feeling satisfied and energized all day long.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY LENTIL STEW



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This Hearty Lentil Stew is a richly flavored vegan stew that's loaded with chunks of fresh vegetables and lentils. As far as lentil recipes go, they don't come much easier to make than this one. This vegan lentil stew recipe is one of my favorite meatless meals to make!

Provided by Deborah

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups brown lentils
2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into large pieces
2 red potatoes, cut into large pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion power
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a fine mesh colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any dirt and debris. Pick through to make sure there aren't any little stones and discard any shriveled lentils.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Stir in onions, celery, and leeks and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Toss in the garlic and for another minute or two.
  • Add the lentils, kale, potatoes, carrots, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, water and seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover, and let simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and vegetables are just fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 260 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

EASY TASTY HEARTY LENTIL BLACK BEAN STEW



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Make and share this Easy Tasty Hearty Lentil Black Bean Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iloverabbits

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 1 Cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces dry lentils
8 ounces canned black beans
2 minced garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 vegetable stock cube
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled & diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1/4 head green cabbage, chopped in 1 - 2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon leaf thyme
3/4 cup low sodium spaghetti sauce
fresh ground black pepper
parsley
salt

Steps:

  • Saute chopped veggies and garlic in the olive oil with a thyme leaf in a soup pot.
  • Add 4 cups of cold water, bay leaf, lentils, black beans and unsalted veggie cube to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes on medium/high. In a crockpot, cook 5 hours on low.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper to taste,and heat on medium for 5 more minutes.
  • Add minced parsley and serve.
  • Slow Cooker or Crockpot Directions: Throw everything in the crockpot, set the heat on low, cover and cook for 6 - 8 hours. Add the spaghetti sauce, salt & pepper and parsley at the end.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.

HEARTY WHITE BEAN STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medium leek, olive oil, pancetta, carrot, celery stalk, cremini mushroom, garlic, kosher salt, fresh thyme sprigs, diced tomato, great northern beans, low sodium vegetable broth, parmesan cheese, bread

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium leek
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 oz pancetta
2 cups carrot, diced
3 stalks celery stalk, sliced
8 oz cremini mushroom, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt, to taste
4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
14.5 oz diced tomato
4 cups great northern beans, cooked or canned
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving
bread, crusty, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the root end and the tough, dark green top of the leek and remove any thick outer layers. Cut the leek in half lengthwise, then slice into ¼-inch (6-mm) thick half moons.
  • Transfer to a bowl of water and shake around with your fingers to loosen any dirt or grit. Let the leeks sit in the water for a couple minutes to let any grit to sink to the bottom of the bowl. Carefully remove the cleaned leeks from the bowl, leaving the dirty water behind.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy and most of the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the leeks, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables have released their juices and begin to soften.
  • Add the thyme leaves, tomatoes, beans, and vegetable stock. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until slightly reduced and hot throughout. Season with more salt, to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1128 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 100 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 21 grams

HEARTY BEAN STEW



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From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN LENTIL STEW



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A hearty vegetarian lentil stew that's delicious, inexpensive, and goes a long way. Even if you're not a vegetarian, it makes a fulfilling, delicious meal. A nice crusty bread goes well on the side. Great to bring to work. This is a bulk recipe that keeps well refrigerated and reheats very nicely. Don't be afraid to scale down if need be.

Provided by selms312

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups dry white wine
3 cups chopped carrots
3 cups chopped celery
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped bell pepper
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
½ (8 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Increase heat to high, add wine, and let it sizzle and bubble for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots, celery, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cabbage, tomato paste, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until flavors are well blended and vegetables are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 659.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

VEGETABLE LENTIL STEW



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This delicious stew is nothing but good for you! The chunky mixture, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, is chock-full of hearty beans, lentils and other veggies. Steaming bowls of it make a warm and satisfying supper. -Vi Toews, Bluffton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups reduced-sodium V8 or tomato juice
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
TOPPING:
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender. , Stir in spinach; heat through. Combine topping ingredients; dollop about 1 tablespoon on each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY LENTIL STEW



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This is a yummy Lentil Stew made with mostly what is in your pantry. It is only four servings so you won't have tons left over. Simple but delicious!

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry lentils
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Inn)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of peeled Italian tomatoes (cut up)
1 cup peeled chopped potato
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil (crushed)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the dry lentils.
  • In a saucepan combine the lentils, chicken broth, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 45-50 minutes untils lentils and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 677.8, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils and beans. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to add spices. A good blend of spices will really bring out the flavor of the lentils and beans. Consider using common spices, such as cumin, coriander, and paprika, or experiment with more exotic spices, like garam masala, curry powder, and turmeric.
  • Add vegetables for extra nutrition and flavor. This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water. This will add more flavor to the stew. You can also use chicken broth or beef broth, if desired.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the lentils and beans to soften and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This easy and tasty lentil black bean stew is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils and beans. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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