Red Lentil Stew
Calories: 886kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 serrano chili diced
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 8 cups water start with 6 cups and add more if needed
- 2 cups chopped sweet root veggies i.e. Rutabaga, parsnip or turnip
- The juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add in garlic and onions and pepper. Saut for a few minutes or until the veggies are tender and smelling delish.
- Stir in lentils and water, turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, skim off any foam that collects in the pot, with a spoon. Turn the heat down and stir in root veggies and cumin.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The more you stir, the creamier it will be.
- Finish by adding the lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Serve and top with chopped scallions. Enjoy.
- Makes 4 cups.
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Nutrition
Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 2258mg | Fiber: 59g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 27.9mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 24.2mg