Spicy Lentil & Pepper Stew

Hot paprika lentils with peppers — merguez-spiced without meat. Makes 3 servings.

42 min · Serves 3 · Vegan · ≈242 kcal per serving · ≈14 g protein

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Ingredients

• 450g cooked green lentils, drained
• 250g green pepper
• 150g onion
• 300g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 5g paprika
• 4g cumin seeds
• 10g fresh red chilli
• 18g olive oil
• 4g salt
• 300ml water

Method

1. Soften onion and pepper in oil 8 minutes. Add paprika, cumin and chilli; stir 1 minute.
2. Add lentils, tomatoes, water and salt; simmer 22 minutes until thick.
3. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.