Lentil Stew Recipe

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Lentil Stew
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Directions:

  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Dice onions, chop celery, chop carrots, crush garlic.
  3. Add oil, salt and chopped veggies to pot.
  4. Sweat veggies.
  5. While veggies are sweating, wash split peas, checking for stones or discolored peas.
  6. Put aside lentils and allow to drain.
  7. Add tomato paste to pot and boost heat to high.
  8. Cook tomato paste and veggies until the paste browns and smells cooked.
  9. Add lentils and toss to coat.
  10. Cover lentils with water until just barely covered.
  11. Add bay leaves, red pepper and thyme.
  12. Stir, lower heat to medium-low, and cover.
  13. Let cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 20-30 minutes.
  14. If the peas become too dry, add additional water.
  15. When peas are soft, mash coarsely with a large fork, or a stick blender.
  16. Thoroughly mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water.
  17. Add cornstarch slurry to lentils and boost heat to medium-high.
  18. Once soup has thickened, add water if too thick, and then drop heat to low.
  19. If you want a creamier stew, or if the stew is too spicey, add 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt.
  20. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and/or parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 160.6 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.57g 7%
Cholesterol 5.89mg 2%
Sodium 1346.81mg 56%
Potassium 446.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 23.16g 8%
Sugars 4.31g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 12%
Protein 7.74g 15%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 101.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.26 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.91g 7%
Cholesterol 3.75mg 2%
Sodium 857.6mg 56%
Potassium 284.47mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.75g 8%
Sugars 2.74g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 12%
Protein 4.93g 15%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 14%
Calcium 64.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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