Lentils and Mashed Potatoes | Hearty Homemade Dinner
Hearty Lentil Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a wholesome, comforting meal featuring tender lentils simmered with vegetables and herbs, served alongside smooth, buttery mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup warm milk
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Stir in lentils, tomato paste or diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
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Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and warm milk. Season to taste.
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Adjust seasoning of the lentil stew. Mash a few lentils for a thicker consistency if desired.
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Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, allowing the potatoes to absorb the flavorful broth.
Notes
Mash a few lentils to thicken the stew naturally.
Add vegetables during the last 10 minutes for color and nutrition.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.