Greek Lentil Stew- Fakes Recipe | Humble Home Cooking (2024)

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Have you ever tried Greek Lentil Stew- Fakes? It doesn’t get any better than this: green lentils,tomatoes, red onion, green onions, carrot, celery root, garlic, potatoes, olive oil, parsley. All the simplicity and goodness combined in this Greek-style Icarian longevity stew. A true feast for both your health and taste. This delicious stew is filling, it will warm both the body and the soul and it’s a piece of cake to make. Thanks to this recipe, boring green lentils instantly become a super star on your table! This is one of those recipes that will make even the most passionate meat lovers admit that plant-based cuisine can also be delicious.

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Green lentils have a very delicate flavor and do not crumble after cooking but remain whole. These versatile legumes are great for soups, stews, pasta sauces, salads, sandwich spreads or used as dumpling stuffing.

In Greece the classic green lentil soup, called ‘Fakes’ is served at least once a week in every traditional household, and the dish is especially popular during the Orthodox lent period.

Inspired by this old-time Greek classic recipe, we turned the plain ‘Fakes’ soup into a thick, hearty stew loaded with tons of healthy ingredients. This way the ultimate Ikarian diet Lentil Stew was born in our humble kitchenette!

Lentils, like other legumes, have unique health-promoting properties, because they are a treasury of many nutrients. Lentils are a source of easily digestible protein, therefore can be a great and accessible alternative to animal-based proteins. These tiny legumes are rich in potassium- known for lowering blood pressure, and folic acid necessary for pregnant women. In addition, lentilscontain a considerable amount of iron.

It is a common practice to consume lentils with potatoes, rice or other cereals- and there’s a good reason for it. This combination creates a good source of wholesome protein – which is better absorbed by the organism.

What Makes This Recipe Worth Trying Today:

• Loaded with all the goodness you can possibly imagine in a stew: green lentils,tomatoes, red onion, green onions, carrot, celery root, garlic, potatoes, olive oil, parsley.
• Super easy and effortless to make-we absolutely love those quick one-pot dishes
• Ideal for busy people and total beginners
• Really tasty and uncomplicated way to make a filling, satisfying, peasant-style, rustic dinner
• With this dish it’s guaranteed you will not be missing the meat!
• Rich in folate and magnesium, which are of great importance for heart health

What Will You Need:

• 200grgreen lentils
• 2tomatoes peeled and diced
• 1red onion peeled and cut in halves
• 2sprigs of green onions chopped
• 1carrot diced or cut in slices
• 2tbsp celery root diced
• 1clove of garlic diced
• 2potatoes diced
• 3tbspolive oil
• 2tbsp parsley chopped
• 1literof water
• 2tspof salt

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How to Make BLUE ZONES Greek Lentil Stew Fakes:

1.Pour 3 tbsp olive oil into a deep cooking pot

2.Sauté 2 peeled and diced tomatoes for 1 minute over high heat

3.Add 2 diced sprigs of green onions and sauté for 1 more minute while stirring constantly

4.Add 1 carrot diced or cut into slices

5.Add 2 tbsp of diced celery root

6.Sauté for 30 seconds

7.Add 200 gr green lentils

8.Add 1 liter of water

9.Add 1 red onion cut in halves

10.Add 1,5 tbsp chopped parsley

11.Add 1 diced clove of garlic

12.Add 2 peeled and diced potatoes

13.Season with 2 tsp of salt

14.Bring to boil and switch the heat to low

15.Cover the pan and cook for about 60 minutes

16.Serve and sprinkle with the remaining chopped parsley

17.Sprinkle each serving with a bit of fresh olive oil

Serving and Storing

And VOILA! Your flavorful, Greek lentil stew- fakes is ready!

Everyone knows that there is nothing like a hearty stew served with a slice of fresh bread. But if you want to increase your protein absorption, go for some extra potatoes (already included in the stew), cooked rice, or any other cereal of your preference.

It can be refrigerated for 2-3 days and stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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