Cauliflower & Lentil Stew

This fragrant, spiced vegetable stew combines lentils, carrots, and cauliflower in a savory broth seasoned with cumin, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon.  The stew makes a nutritious meal as is, but if you want to make it heartier, try adding sautéed ground lamb or sautéed diced tofu.  To brighten favors and add contrast, try serving with a spoonful of Greek yogurt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. 

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Cooking Directions

  • Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium heat.  Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and salt and cook for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase the heat to high.  Stir in the cauliflower, lentils, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, tomatoes and broth and heat to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low.  Cover and cook for 35 minutes or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.  Season to taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large Vidalia onion or other sweet onion, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
  • 2 large carrot, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth