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Lentils with Mushrooms

This lentils with mushrooms recipe is an easy vegan one pan dinner made with green lentils, mushrooms, and warm spices. Healthy, filling, and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup carrot, diced small
  • ½ pounds cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • fresh cilantro, for serving

Instructions

  • Cook the lentils: Rinse the lentils and cook according to the package instructions until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid if needed.
    1 cup dry green lentils
  • Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    ½ cup onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic
  • Add the vegetables: Stir in the carrot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
    ½ cup carrot, ½ pounds cremini mushrooms
  • Season the skillet: Add the salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Combine and heat through: Add the cooked lentils and mix everything together. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
  • Serve: Top with fresh cilantro and enjoy warm.
    fresh cilantro