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Delicious Spiced Lentil Stew: A Flavorful Twist!

This hearty lentil stew is loaded with vegetables, so it’s easy on the waistline. I recently rejoined WeightWatchers and am searching for ways to incorporate more legumes and veggies into my diet. This recipe makes that easy. The warm Moroccan spices ensure a flavorful stew.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 5cupshot water

  • 2cubes tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®)

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

  • 1cupchopped yellow onion

  • 2large clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoondried fenugreek leaves

  • 1bay leaf

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonground coriander

  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1cuplentils

  • 1cuppeeled and chopped butternut squash

  • 1largecarrot, chopped

  • 1celery stalk, chopped

  • ½cupchopped fresh green beans

  • ¼cupfrozen peas

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir hot water and tomato bouillon cubes together in a bowl until dissolved.

  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Stir in lentils, butternut squash, carrot, celery. Add tomato bouillon and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils have softened, about 45 minutes.

  4. Add green beans and peas; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g 		4%
Saturated Fat
0g 		2%
Sodium
248mg 		11%
Total Carbohydrate
29g 		10%
Dietary Fiber
12g 		43%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
10g
Vitamin C
13mg 		65%
Calcium
64mg 		5%
Iron
3mg 		17%
Potassium
547mg 		12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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