Lentil Stew

Name: Lentil Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 cups tomato juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 50 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This hearty stew is a favorite with our family, along with a basket of homemade breadsticks. Since lentils don't require the long soaking time that dried beans do, you can begin making this dish just an hour before supper—not the night before!—Carol Wolfer, Lebanon, Oregon

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the lentils, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 200 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 17g protein.

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