Lentil Stew with Spinach and Potatoes

Lentil Stew with Spinach and Potatoes
Lentil Stew with Spinach and Potatoes
Reflecting the cuisines of Israel and the surrounding Mediterranean Middle Eastern countries, this meatless stew is seasoned with mint and lemon. Serve it with sesame seed rolls and a tomato and cucumber salad; have pistachio ice cream for dessert.
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  • Served Person: 2 Servings; Can Be Doubled
Mediterranean Middle Eastern Soup/Stew Leafy Green Potato Vegetarian Israeli Spinach Lentil Fall Winter Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 cups canned vegetable broth
  • Carbohydrate 95 g(32%)
  • Fat 15 g(24%)
  • Fiber 17 g(69%)
  • Protein 30 g(61%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 1523 mg(63%)
  • Calories 611

Preparation Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook uncovered until potatoes and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from lemon; squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, spinach and cayenne to stew. Cover and simmer stew until spinach wilts and is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Mix in mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.) Spoon stew into large soup bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese over, if desired.

Preparation Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetable broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook uncovered until potatoes and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from lemon; squeeze enough juice from lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, spinach and cayenne to stew. Cover and simmer stew until spinach wilts and is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Mix in mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.) Spoon stew into large soup bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese over, if desired.