Smokey Lentil Stew with Aioli

Thermomix recipe: Smokey Lentil Stew with Aioli. Ready in 44 minutes. Serves 2. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 200 g onion, quartered
• 15 g garlic cloves
• 30 g vegetable oil
• 3 g salt
• 30 g tomato paste
• 5 g smoked paprika powder
• 5 g ground cumin
• 750 ml vegetable broth
• 65 g basmati rice, uncooked
• 200 g cooked brown lentils
• 50 g kale, roughly chopped
• 10 g dark soy sauce
• 60 g vegan aioli, for serving
• 10 g fresh dill, chopped, for serving

Instructions

1. Add 200 g onion, quartered, to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with the spatula.
2. Add 15 g garlic cloves to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
3. Add 30 g vegetable oil and 3 g salt. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
4. Add 30 g tomato paste, 5 g smoked paprika powder, and 5 g ground cumin. Cook 2 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
5. Add 750 ml vegetable broth to the mixing bowl. Heat 5 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
6. Add 65 g basmati rice and 200 g cooked brown lentils. Cook 18 min / 100°C / Reverse / Speed 1. Place the simmering basket on top of the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow for gentle evaporation.
7. Pause and scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula. Check the consistency and add a splash of hot water if the stew appears too thick. Ensure the rice is tender.
8. Add 50 g kale, roughly chopped, and 10 g dark soy sauce. Cook 3 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1 to wilt the kale.
9. For the last 1 minute, cook 1 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1 to settle the stew and prevent any sticking.
10. Serve the Smokey Lentil Stew hot, garnished with 60 g vegan aioli and 10 g fresh dill.

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