Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised is for Dinner.

Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised takes several minutes to prepare.

Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised takes several minutes to cook.

Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised are:

1 c. lentils, rinsed
2 cups chicken or beef broth
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 med. Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
6 oz. baby spinach
2 T. chopped cilantro (fresh) or 2 tsp. dried
1 cup sliced summer squash
5 green onions, sliced (white and part of green)
1 1/2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1/2 tsp Sriracha Sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
Salt, pepper to taste

Here is how you make Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised:

1) In 2 quart saucepan, combine lentils, broth, and 1 cup water. Heat to boiling on high. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until tender.2) Meanwhile, slice shallots thinly and dice potato.3) In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add cumin seeds and cook 15 to 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring. Add shallots and coconut; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes and cook 2 minutes.4) Carefully pour lentil mixture into skillet; stir to combine. Cover and cook 10 minutes.5) Stir in spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring.Edit: new additions:6) Saute green onions, garlic and summer squash for 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and sweet potatoes and cook another 2 minutes. Add to stew and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.Makes 6 servings - about 1 to 1 1/2 cups per serv.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GMACHEF.

The nutritional information for Hearty Lentil Stew - Revised is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.3

• Total Fat: 5.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 319.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 6.5 g