Lentil Pepperoni Stew
Turkey pepperoni nicely spices this thick lentil stew with its rich tomato broth. "This is a 'stick-to-your-ribs' mainstay at our house," says Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida.6 ServingsPrep: 5 min. Cook: 1 hour 40 min.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 pound sliced turkey pepperoni, quartered
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, lentils, onion, pepperoni, tomato
- paste and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
- for 30 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, celery and carrot; cover and simmer 35-45 minutes
- longer or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 244 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 974 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat,