Ohhh yes — “Stay-In Stew” 🫶🍲 — the ultimate cozy-day dish. Thick, hearty, and full of soul. This one’s all about slowing down, staying in, and letting the aroma wrap around you like a blanket.
🍲 Stay-In Stew
A chunky lentil and veggie stew simmered low and slow, full of root veggies, herbs, and love. Perfect for rainy days, soft socks, and zero plans.
🥕 Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes or sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but cozy)
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups veggie broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon to finish
🫶 Method:
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, and paprika. Stir and let it all mingle.
- Pour in lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low.
- Simmer for 30–40 mins, stirring occasionally, until lentils and veggies are tender.
- Season to taste. Optional: mash a bit for extra thickness. Finish with herbs or lemon if you’d like.
💬 Affirmation:
“Today, it’s okay to do nothing but nourish yourself.”
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