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Easy Vegan Hotpot with Lentils

Easy Vegan Hotpot with Lentils: Comfort Food Redefined

Enjoy an Easy Vegan Hotpot with Lentils, a comforting and nutritious dish filled with protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 1 medium Carrot or zucchini
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Mixed Herbs (Rosemary, Oregano)
For the Sauce
  • 200 grams Tomato Puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or regular soy sauce
  • 150 grams Red Lentils cooking times may vary with other lentils
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes or fresh during season
  • 500 ml Vegetable Stock homemade for better taste
For the Topping
  • 4 medium Baking Potatoes or sweet potatoes for sweetness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Vegan Hotpot with Lentils
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather your ingredients and prep the vegetables.
  2. In a large skillet, add olive oil and sauté diced onion and carrot for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and corn flour to the skillet, stirring for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Mix in tomato puree, tamari, red lentils, chopped tomatoes, and half of the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Slice baking potatoes to about 0.5 cm thickness and set aside.
  6. Transfer the lentil mixture into a baking dish and layer the sliced potatoes on top. Drizzle with olive oil and season.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until potatoes are crispy.
  8. Let the hotpot rest for a few minutes before serving warm with a salad or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure lentils are fully cooked before layering with potatoes to avoid a dry outcome. Adjust seasoning before serving for best results.

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