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Lentil Stew

Lentil Stew
Makes: 10 servings

Lentils, carrots, and tomatoes are a savory and satisfying combination in this delicious and easy to prepare stew. Enjoy with a side of your favorite citrus fruit.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or canola oil)
  • 1 onion (large, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 10-ounce packages of frozen sliced carrots
  • 1 cup dry lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 3 cans diced tomatoes, low-sodium (14.5 ounces each)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Stir in garlic powder, carrots, lentils, tomatoes, water, and chili powder.
  6. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Notes

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Source:

2009 Recipe Calendar
University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 117
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 53 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 72 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 560 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 117
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 72 mg
Potassium 560 mg
Sodium 53 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 40 mg
Phosphorus 140 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 391 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 111 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 32 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups