Quick Smoky Red Lentil Stew

🥘 Ingredients

• carrots 2
• onion 1
• celery 2 ribs
• garlic 3 cloves
• split red lentils 1 ¼ cups
• oil 3 tbsp
• balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
• smoked paprika 2 tbsp
• ground cumin ¼ tsp
• cayenne pepper 0.12 tsp
• vegetable stock 4 cups
• salt
• ground black pepper
• lemon juice 2 tbsp

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   Dice carrots , onion and celery . Mince garlic . Rinse split red lentils Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and celery. Stir and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes Add the garlic to the pot and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds, Then, add balsamic vinegar , smoked paprika ground cumin , cayenne pepper and lentils. Give everything a big stir. Add vegetable stock , salt and ground black pepper (to taste). Stir and bring the pot up to a simmer. Cover the pot halfway and let the stew simmer. Simmer for around 7 minutes for firmer lentils, or 10 minutes for a creamier texture. Stir in lemon juice