5.0 from 12 votes
Lentil Tomato Stew
This lentil tomato stew is one of my favourite camping recipes. It's hearty, flavourful and so easy to make. You can, of course, make it at home on the stove, but I love how easy it is when out camping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 cup (125g) mushrooms roughly chopped
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g/14oz can)
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 14 oz (400g) can brown or green lentils drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper
- 4 cups (450g) spinach
- small handful fresh parsley roughly chopped (optional)
- Fresh bread to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot and add the garlic (if using garlic powder, add with the tomatoes). Cook for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and peppers and cook for a further 4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, water (cold is fine), stock cube and simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow it to reduce slightly.
- Add the lentils and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in 3 large handfuls of the spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Divide into bowls and garnish with the parsley.
- Optional: Serve with fresh bread and a salad using the leftover spinach.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
753mg
(22%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8085IU
(162%)
Vitamin C
71.8mg
(80%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8085IU | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 71.8mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.