This Hearty Turmeric Lentil Stew Is the Health-Packed Vegetarian Meal of Your Dreams

INGREDIENTS

For the stew:

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

stalks celery, chopped

medium yellow onion, chopped

3/4 cup

finely grated carrot

1 1/2 tsp

ground turmeric

1/2 tsp

cumin

Salt and pepper

3 cups

vegetable broth

1/2 cup

lentils

3 cups

chopped chard

Cooked grain of choice (shown with black rice)

For the pistou:

2 tbsp

pepitas

1/3 cup

walnuts

1/2 cup

basil

1 clove

garlic

Salt and pepper

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil