Here’s a nice thick nutrient-packed vegan red lentil stew or soup for a warm winter infusion of tasty goodness. Coconut and tahini make this rich & satisfying.

Vegan Red Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 5-6 medium carrots, cleaned and chopped
• Small bunch organic celery, chopped
• 1 c dry red lentils
• 2.5 c water
• 1/4 c turmeric
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp coconut manna
• 3-4 thumbs-sized piece of fresh ginger, cleaned and chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp tahini
• 1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Toss onions, carrot and celery into a large stock pot, add olive oil and sauté until vegetables are soft and there’s a smidgen of browning. Add remaining ingredients except parsley, and simmer on low for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and enjoy.