Lentil Vegetable Stew

Lentil Vegetable Stew
Lentil Vegetable Stew
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  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 small onions diced
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1 cup trimmed and chopped green beans (i used frozen)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth + 1 cup water
  • 1-15 oz caned diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 1 medium potato cubed
  • Carbohydrate 26.9507683333764 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 1.63414499997831 g
  • Fiber 12.5157666545804 g
  • Protein 10.470667499827 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.243745166662052 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (78g)
  • Sodium 30.4674166633813 mg
  • Sugar 14.435001678796 g
  • Trans Fat 0.150977249993402 g
  • Calories 162 calories

Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot or dutch oven.Once oil is hot, add onions, celery, carrots, and a dash of salt. Sautee for about 7 minutes.Add garlic and sautee for another 2 minutes. Stir in the salt, italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Sautee for another minute. Add green beans, vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, potato, and lentils. Give it a stir, bring to a boil, then simmer (covered) on low for 35-45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.Stir in spinach and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.