"When my children requested more vegetarian dishes, this chunky stew became a favorite. Red wine vinegar perks up the flavor and carrots add color. We like to ladle helpings over cooked rice. —Alice McEachern of Surrey, British Columbia..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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5 cups water
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1 cup lentils, rinsed
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4 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
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3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup chopped carrots
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar