Hearty, healthy and warming: Vegetarian lentil stew recipe

Now that November is here, we know we're going to have to get used to dark evenings and rainy weather. With today being the perfect example of the chilly days to come, there's really only one thing to have on a night like tonight- a hearty stew to warm our cold bones!

There truly is nothing better than a warming, home cooked meal to fill your belly and that's why we've come up with this vegetarian lentil stew. Give this recipe a try and create a wholesome dinner that is so delicious and will be enjoyed by all the family.

You’ll need…

200g portobello mushrooms

2 bay leaves

3 carrots

3 cloves garlic

200g brown lentils

2tsp dried thyme

2tsp rosemary

1 yellow onion

1tbsp brown sugar

100g baby potatoes

500ml vegetable broth

100g balsamic vinegar

100g red wine

1tsp salt

1tsp pepper

3tbsp olive oil

white ceramic bowl with soup

In a deep pot, heat the olive oil and add in your chopped onion and garlic. Season with thyme, rosemary, pepper and salt and brown sugar. Sautée for 5-7 minutes.

Add in chopped portobello mushrooms and stir for 4-5 minutes.

Next pour in balsamic vinegar and red wine before adding in sliced carrots and chopped potatoes and brown lentils.

Pour in vegetable broth and allow to cook for 30 minutes to allow everything to soften.

Serve warm and hearty!

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