Vega Lentil Stew with Vegetables and Herb Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 4 stalks of celery, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  For the herb dressing:
•  Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
•  Handful of fresh mint, chopped
•  Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
3. 3 Add the carrots, celery, potatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5 While the stew is cooking, prepare the herb dressing. Mix the chopped herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6. 6 Serve the stew with a generous spoonful of the herb dressing. Enjoy!