Tahini and miso both ferment for months but create opposite flavor profiles—nutty vs umami—until combined in this stew.
Miso Tahini Veggie & Lentil Stew with Garlic and Onion Crispy Rice
Dive into a hearty bowl of our Miso Tahini Veggie & Lentil Stew, where protein-packed lentils mingle with a rich, umami-filled miso tahini sauce. Topped with irresistibly crunchy garlic and onion crispy rice, this dish is not just a meal—it's a cozy hug in a bowl that will leave you craving more! Perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, it's a flavor explosion you won't want to miss!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic and onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups water (960 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup red lentils, soaked (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp miso (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tsp better than bouillon (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the carrots and celery.
- 2
Chop the cabbage and dice the yellow onion.
- 3
Mince the garlic and ginger.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a pot and add the diced vegetables.
- 5
Add the soaked red lentils, better than bouillon, garlic and onion powder, ground turmeric, and water.
- 6
Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook.
- 7
In a separate bowl, mix miso with water and blend until smooth.
- 8
Add the miso mixture to the stew once it is done cooking.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom your turmeric in the heated oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to activate its fat-soluble curcumin compounds and prevent bitter, chalky flavor.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Cook red lentils for exactly 12-15 minutes after simmering begins - they break down rapidly due to their dehulled nature and will turn mushy beyond this point.timing12-15 minutes
- ✓Temper your miso paste with 3:1 ratio of hot stew liquid to miso before adding back to prevent curdling, as boiling temperatures denature miso's beneficial enzymes and proteins.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓For the crispy rice, use day-old refrigerated rice with 12-15% moisture content and fry at medium-high heat without stirring for 3-4 minutes to achieve proper Maillard browning.ingredient12-15% moisture, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Add tahini off heat and stir vigorously to prevent seizing - tahini's proteins coagulate above 160°F and will create a grainy, separated texture.technique160°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Tahini and miso both ferment for months but create opposite flavor profiles—nutty vs umami—until combined in this stew.
Miso Tahini Veggie & Lentil Stew with Garlic and Onion Crispy Rice
Dive into a hearty bowl of our Miso Tahini Veggie & Lentil Stew, where protein-packed lentils mingle with a rich, umami-filled miso tahini sauce. Topped with irresistibly crunchy garlic and onion crispy rice, this dish is not just a meal—it's a cozy hug in a bowl that will leave you craving more! Perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, it's a flavor explosion you won't want to miss!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic and onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups water (960 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup red lentils, soaked (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp miso (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tsp better than bouillon (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the carrots and celery.
- 2
Chop the cabbage and dice the yellow onion.
- 3
Mince the garlic and ginger.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a pot and add the diced vegetables.
- 5
Add the soaked red lentils, better than bouillon, garlic and onion powder, ground turmeric, and water.
- 6
Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook.
- 7
In a separate bowl, mix miso with water and blend until smooth.
- 8
Add the miso mixture to the stew once it is done cooking.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom your turmeric in the heated oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to activate its fat-soluble curcumin compounds and prevent bitter, chalky flavor.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Cook red lentils for exactly 12-15 minutes after simmering begins - they break down rapidly due to their dehulled nature and will turn mushy beyond this point.timing12-15 minutes
- ✓Temper your miso paste with 3:1 ratio of hot stew liquid to miso before adding back to prevent curdling, as boiling temperatures denature miso's beneficial enzymes and proteins.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓For the crispy rice, use day-old refrigerated rice with 12-15% moisture content and fry at medium-high heat without stirring for 3-4 minutes to achieve proper Maillard browning.ingredient12-15% moisture, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Add tahini off heat and stir vigorously to prevent seizing - tahini's proteins coagulate above 160°F and will create a grainy, separated texture.technique160°F