Lentil Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 1½ tsp italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup trimmed and chopped green beans 
• 4 cups vegetable broth + 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1-15oz diced tomatoes (not drained)
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 cup lentils
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven.
2. Once oil is hot, add onions, celery, carrots, and a dash of salt. Sautee for about 7 minutes.
3. Add garlic and sautee for another 2 minutes. Stir in the salt, italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Sautee for another minute. Add green beans, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, potato, and lentils. Give it a stir, bring to a boil, then simmer (covered) on low for 35-45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
4. Stir in spinach and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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