
Smoky Red Lentil Stew
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Smoky Red Lentil Stew
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Smoky Red Lentil Stew is the perfect weeknight meal. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also packed with protein with a smoky kick from smoked paprika.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 talks celery, diced
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 cups dried red lentils
- 6 cups vegetable broth (if the stew feels too thick after cooked, you can add additional broth or water to loosen it up to your preference)
- 1 cup greens of choice (kale, spinach, broccoli, Swiss chard), chopped
- Optional toppings: greek yogurt sour cream, chives, green onions, hot sauce.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large stock pot over low/medium heat. Sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add celery and shiitakes and sauté an additional 3 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Add garlic, 1 tsp salt, and carrots and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Add the greens of choice and 1 tsp salt. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until fork tender.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1773mg
(74%)
Potassium
992mg
(28%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
8897IU
(178%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Sodium | 1773mg | 74% |
Potassium | 992mg | 21% |
Fiber | 22g | 88% |
Sugar | 8g | 16% |
Vitamin A | 8897IU | 178% |
Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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