Gluten Free Spiced Lentil and Veggie Stew

Comforting. Nourishing. Naturally gluten-free.

This vibrant lentil and vegetable stew is a cozy, nutrient-packed dish bursting with warming spices, creamy plant-based milk, and hearty greens. It blends green and red lentils for texture and flavor, balanced with tender root vegetables, spinach, and a rich, spiced broth.

Perfect for chilly nights or batch meal prep, this stew is naturally gluten-free and completely dairy-free when made with almond or coconut milk. The warming mix of turmeric, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon makes it deeply satisfying without being too spicy.

🥕 Ingredients:

• 4 carrots

• 1 stalk celery

• Handful of white fingerling potatoes

• 3 garlic cloves

• 2 tsp fresh chopped ginger

• 1 onion

• 1 cup green lentils

• 1 cup red lentils

• 2 cups spinach

• 1 cup almond or coconut milk

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup potato flour (for thickness)

• Juice of half a lemon

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp turmeric

• 2 tsp ground cumin

🍲 Tips for Success:

• Rinse lentils before cooking to reduce bitterness and improve texture.

• Simmer until lentils are tender and the stew is thickened.

• Stir in spinach and lemon juice at the end for brightness and color.

• Great served with gluten-free flatbread or over rice!