Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Name: Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 tsp cumin; 2 cups baby spinach

A fiber-rich stew that freezes well and keeps you full through the afternoon.

320 kcal

18g protein

Serves 6

45 min

vegetarian

dairy-free

dinner

plant-based

make-ahead

Ingredients

1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, diced
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
2 cups baby spinach

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pot and soften the carrot, celery and onion, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the lentils, broth, tomatoes and cumin.
3. Simmer covered for 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
4. Stir in the spinach until wilted and serve.

About 320 calories, 18 g protein and 15 g fiber per serving.

General wellness information only. Talk with your care team before changing your eating plan.

These recipes are general nutrition education from the Wellness & Balance care team. They are not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a personalised meal plan. Nutrition figures are estimates and vary with the exact ingredients you use. Talk with your clinician before making changes if you have a food allergy, kidney or liver condition, diabetes, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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