Hearty Lentil Stew
Time & Servings
4 servings
50 minutes ready time =
10 minutes preparation +
40 minutes cooking
Ingredients
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2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
Becel Margarine With Olive Oil 907G$6.92 • Ea -
3 medium (0 ) carrots, sliced
Carrots 1 Bunch$2.40 • Ea -
3 ribs (0 ) celery, sliced
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1 cup (250 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained
Great Value Lentils 540ML$1.15 • Ea -
3 cups (750 mL) water, divided
evian® natural spring water bottle 1.5L$3.54 • Ea -
1 pouch Knorr® Recipe Savoury Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
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1 Tbsp. (15 mL) cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, (optional)
Great Value Butter Flavoured Canola Oil Cooking Spray 170G$4.84 • Ea
Directions
- Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat and cook carrots and celery, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- Add lentils and cook 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups (475 mL) water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
- Stir in Knorr® Recipe® Savoury Herb with Garlic Soup Mix blended with remaining 1 cup (240 mL) water. Simmer covered, until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Serve over hot couscous or rice.
- Serve with whole wheat roti for more fibre.
- Each serving of this stew is low in fat and an excellent source of fibre and iron. *See Nutrition Information for sodium content.