1 Million Dollar Vegetable Stew

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

onion, chopped (190g)

1 tbsp

minced garlic (15g)

3 tbsp

olive oil (If desired, you can get away with 1 tbsp. Technically you can omit; it will just be better and more flavorful with the oil)

1 1/2 cups

bell peppers, sliced or diced (350g)

carrots, sliced (95g)

1 cup

celery, chopped (140g)

6 cups

sliced mushrooms (Any variety will do; feel free to mix and match. I used 300g button mushrooms, 150g portabellas, and 350g shiitakes)

2 tbsp

apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (30g)

2 tbsp

tomato paste (30g)

2 1/2 tsp

fennel seeds

2 tsp

paprika

1 1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 1/3 cups

dry lentils (200g) (See nutrition link below for all substitution notes)

1 1/2 cups

vegetable stock (360g)

2 15 ounce cans

diced tomatoes (I used regular, not unsalted.)

1 tsp

salt

box raw spinach

1 1/2 tbsp

grated lemon zest (important)