Hearty, Healthful Lentil Stew

Name: Hearty, Healthful Lentil Stew
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 794 grams crushed tomatoes, undrained; 177 milliliters chopped carrot; 237 milliliters chopped celery; 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 237 milliliters dried lentils; 946 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 177 milliliters instant brown rice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 296 milliliters chopped onion; 0 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters water

Hearty, Healthful Lentil Stew might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 247 calories, 13g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of water, canned tomatoes, carrot, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the instant brown rice you could follow this main course with the Instant Chocolate Mocha Rice Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Heat oil in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Dutch Oven

Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; saut 8 minutes or until tender.

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Carrot

Celery

Garlic

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add broth, water, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in lentils; simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in red pepper, salt, and black pepper.

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