Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew
Makes:
8 Servings
This lentil stew is full of wholesome vegetables, protein, and fiber. Although it can cook for several hours in the crockpot, the "hands on" preparation time is low.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- salt (optional, 2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 cups chard, chopped
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or stock)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chopped tomatoes
- low-fat plain yogurt (optional, 1 teaspoon per serving)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Sauté onion and garlic with olive oil.
- Combine sauté mix with the rest of the ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Spoon stew into bowls to serve and top with a dollop of fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt (optional).
Del Norte (California) Department of Health and Human Services
and University of Kentucky Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
