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Campfire Red Lentil Stew
This easy campfire red lentil stew is a hearty vegan meal that's perfect for camping. This twist on Indian dal is made in a cast iron Dutch oven over a campfire.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed and sorted)
- 1 15 oz can spinach, drained
- 3 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Prepare campfire: Heat coals until they are very hot, or let a campfire burn down until the wood is smoldering but without active flames.
- Add olive oil, onions, salt, garlic, and spices to the Dutch oven. Set uncovered on coals. Let onions cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add tomatoes to the pot and cook 2-3 minutes. Add spinach, lentils, and water.
- Cover Dutch oven and cook about 15 minutes until the lentils are tender.If needed, season lentils to taste with more salt. Allow lentils to cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- Serves 4, or 2 hungry hikers
Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
680mg
(19%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.