Lentil Stew

Lentils, carrots, and tomatoes are a savory and satisfying combination in this delicious and easy to prepare stew. Enjoy with a side of your favorite citrus fruit.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 10
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $0.85/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Fat
• High-Fiber

Tags

• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• quick
• boil
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 package frozen sliced carrots (10-ounce)
• 1 cup dry lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 3 can diced tomatoes (low-sodium, 14.5 ounces each)
• 3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion.
3. Cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
4. Stir in garlic powder, frozen sliced carrots, dry lentils, diced tomatoes, water, and chili powder.
5. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until dry lentils are tender.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 117
• Protein: 6.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.6 g
• Fat: 1.7 g
• Fiber: 8.5 g
• Sodium: 53 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Sugar: 6.6 g