Description
These healthy comfort food dinner recipes for cozy nights are warm, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. Made with wholesome ingredients, gentle spices, and plenty of love, they are perfect for quiet evenings when you want something comforting without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, carrots, and zucchini, cooking gently for a few minutes.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs on top.
Notes
This dish stores beautifully in the fridge for up to four days. You can add spinach, sweet potato, or chickpeas for variety. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg