Vegetarian Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion (, about 2 medium)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 cups coarsely chopped potatoes (, about 2 medium)
1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cut in half
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Saute onions and garlic in oil.
Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.