Curried Lentil, Squash and Apple Stew

By cmkasaras

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups butternut squash cubes
• 1 large unpeeled apple, diced
• 5 oz baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, sauté onions and carrots heat oil over med-high heat x 3 mins.
Add garlic, ginger, curry, salt and cook x 2 mins.
Stir in lentils, broth, tomato paste.
Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer x 25 mins.
Add squash and apples. Cover and simmer x 25 mins.
Uncover and stir in spinach until wilted.
Add salt to taste and serve.