How To Make a Hearty Dark Lentil Stew Perfect for a Cold Halloween Night
Introduction
Hearty, smoky, and almost black in color, this comforting stew is perfect for cool October nights. The secret? A blend of black lentils, smoked paprika, and balsamic for depth.
🍽️ Serving Size & Nutrition
- Serves: 4
- Per Serving: ~280 cal | 16g protein | 42g carbs | 6g fat
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 cup black lentils (or beluga lentils), rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and carrot until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and paprika; cook 1 min.
- Stir in lentils and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer 25–30 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar and season to taste before serving.
💀 Serving Tip
Top with black sesame seeds or a drizzle of black garlic oil.
Serving Tricks: Take your party to the next level by setting the scene with your table decor. Think Gothic table settings, black candlelight, fog machines, and themed plating. Even adding simple elements like edible glitter and smoke effects really elevate the Halloween mood. Here are some of our recommendations!
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