Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew
This lentil stew is full of wholesome vegetables, protein, and fiber. Although it can cook for several hours in the crockpot, the "hands on" preparation time is low.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew
This lentil stew is full of wholesome vegetables, protein, and fiber. Although it can cook for several hours in the crockpot, the "hands on" preparation time is low.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- salt
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups chard, chopped
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chopped tomatoes
- low-fat plain yogurt
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Sauté onion and garlic with olive oil.
3
Combine sauté mix with the rest of the ingredients in a crock pot.
4
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
5
Spoon stew into bowls to serve and top with a dollop of fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt (optional).
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 235 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g |
| Total Sugars | 8 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 83 mg |
| Potassium | 56 mg |
| Sodium | 226 mg |
| Copper | 7 mcg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C | 31 mg |
Source:
- Del Norte (California) Department of Health and Human Services
- and University of Kentucky Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)