Best 5 Lentil Pepperoni Stew Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lentil Pepperoni Stew, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings. This hearty and versatile stew features an array of delectable recipes, each offering its own unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Italian-inspired Lentil Pepperoni Stew, bursting with savory pepperoni, aromatic herbs, and rich tomato broth, to the globally-inspired Indian Lentil and Pepperoni Curry, infused with a melange of fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk. Explore the vibrant Mexican Lentil and Pepperoni Tortilla Soup, a fiesta of flavors with a spicy kick, or embark on a Mediterranean adventure with the Lentil and Pepperoni Stuffed Bell Peppers, a colorful and flavorful treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST LENTIL SOUP



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Brown lentils are the star of this dish. To boost flavor, we used a classic mirepoix-onion, celery and carrot - as well as thyme, bay and oregano for an herby finish. We found the fresh lemon juice and parsley at the end brightened up the soup and added a nice pop of color.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 large celery stalk (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
7 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped (about 1 teaspoon leaves)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus the juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to caramelize and take on a dark brown color, 8 to 10 minutes (this step is important as it will add tons of flavor to your soup!).
  • Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the lentils, stock, 4 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are softened with just a bit of bite, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Puree 2 1/2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth then stir back into the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley.

LENTIL SOUP



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Giada De Laurentiis' easy Lentil Soup from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a perfect meal: fast, nutritious and delicious.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
11 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs
2/3 cup dried elbow pasta
1 cup shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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

SMOKY LENTIL STEW WITH LEEKS AND POTATOES



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Rustic with deep flavor, this stew improves after a day in the fridge. Make the whole recipe, and eat it over several days - or freeze it for later. If you can't get small Spanish Pardina lentils or French lentilles du Puy, use any size green or brown lentil. (Carnivores may want to add chorizo or jamón.) The stew is rather brothy at first, but thickens upon sitting. Thin with a little water when reheating, as necessary. For optimum results, be sure to use fruity, zesty-tasting extra virgin olive oil - it really makes a difference.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups small lentils, such as Pardina or Puy (12 ounces), or use any size green or brown lentil
1 medium onion, halved, plus 2 bay leaves and 2 whole cloves
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 or 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 large thyme or rosemary sprig
2 tablespoons pimentón dulce or smoked sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, or to taste
Small pinch of saffron (about 12 strands), soaked in 1/4 cup cold water
1 cup chopped canned tomato with juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils. Put them in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot and add 8 cups water. Pin a bay leaf to each onion half using a whole clove and add to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, add a large pinch of salt, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook with lid ajar for about 30 minutes, until soft. Turn off heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to boil, and cook the potato slices until just done, about 10 minutes, then drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is wavy, add leeks and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let leeks cook briskly, stirring frequently until soft but still bright green, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn heat to medium, stir in chopped garlic, thyme, pimentón and cayenne.
  • Add saffron and soaking water, the chopped tomato and vinegar. Turn heat to high and let everything simmer for a few minutes. Pour contents of skillet into Dutch oven with lentils. Add the reserved potatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook covered with lid ajar for about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cook for 10 more minutes. The lentils will be quite soft and the potatoes will start to break. Discard onion and thyme sprig.
  • Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley, if you wish.

LENTIL STEW



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My mother is from Seville, Spain and made this for us growing up. It is great in the winter and when you are sick.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 medium potatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Polish sausage, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and sausage in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir lentils into the pot. Add more water if necessary to just cover all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stew. This will help to caramelize them and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Use a good quality pepperoni. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the stew.
  • Add a bit of spice. A pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder will give the stew a nice kick.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Lentil pepperoni stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and pepperoni. This stew is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil pepperoni stew a try!

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