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yummm lentil stew

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

This is a lovely versatile stew. Rich, comforting and delicious. All the lovely flavors create something truly special. I hope you will enjoy this wonderful dish. You can add a nice spicy sausage, chicken pieces or slivers of ham at the end for a heartier dish if you like.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For yummm lentil stew

  • 1/2
    onion, chopped
  • 1- 2 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 c
    water
  • 2
    vegetable or chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 c
    dry red lentils
  • 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter or olive oil
  • 2 lg
    tomatoes, diced
  • 1 lg
    carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 sm
    apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 c
    garlic or onion bbq sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground paprika
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin, optional
  • 1 tsp
    fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make yummm lentil stew

  • 1
    In large pot, sauté onion and garlic till golden brown. Add the water and vegetable or chicken bouillon and bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Add lentils and reduce the heat to lo;, simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well, and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes. If necessary, add more water till your desired consistency is achieved.
  • 4
    When ready to serve, season with salt and pepper. This is a meal in its self, served with rice or a nice loaf of crusty bread.
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