Herby Spinach Lentil Stew with Broccoli Steaks and Spelt Flatbreads | Rebel Recipes (2024)

For the broccoli

• Two heads of broccoli sliced into steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch sea salt

For the stew

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion roughy chopped
• 1 large carrot finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic sliced
• 200 g green lentils rinsed
• 1 courgette chopped finely
• 1 bunch of thyme
• 700 ml vegetable stock
• 150 g baby spinach washed and shredded
• 3 tbsp coconut yogurt cream or oat cream
• Black pepper
• Big pinch sea salt flakes
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the flatbreads

• 150 g white spelt flour
• Pinch sea salt flakes
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Aprox 85ml water

For the creamy mint dressing

• Big handful mint shredded
• 4 tbsp coconut yogurt or plant-based yogurt
• Pinch sea salt
• Juice 1/2 lemon

• Heat your oven to 180c

• Transfer the chopped broccoli to two baking trays and toss with the oil and salt.

• Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over and bake for a further 15 until crispy on the outside and tender in the middle.

To make the stew

• Add the oil to a large pan and on a medium heat, add the onions, fry for approx 10- 12 minutes until soft.

• Add the garlic and carrots and fry for 2-3 minutes.

• Now add the lentils, veg stock, half the thyme and courgette and simmer for 30 minutes.

• Then add the spinach, coconut yogurt, and seasonings.

• Simmer for a further 10 minutes.

• Finally, add the lemon juice, olive oil and remaining thyme.

To make the flatbread

• In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.

• Now add the wet ingredients, mix thoroughly to combine and then transfer to a floured board.

• Knead for a few minutes until you get a springy dough.

To cook

• Heat a large griddle pan or frying pan to medium.

• Divide the dough into four, then roll out the first flatbread.

• Pop it on the griddle pan and allow to cook and char a little on that side, then flip to cook to on the other side.

• Repeat.

• Keep the flatbreads warm on a plate covered with a clean cloth.

To make the creamy mint dressing

• Add all the ingredients to a jar and mix to combine.

To serve

• Top the stew with the broccoli, creamy mint dressing and scoop up with the flatbreads.