Thursday, January 10, 2013

Stick-to-your-ribs Lentil Stew

Had a delicious lentil stew for lunch today.  Easy to prepare, nice mix of vegetables and spices.  Try it!

Ingredients
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Onions chopped
3 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Lb Lentils rinsed and drained
4 Cups chicken (or veg) broth
1 Tsp Dried sage
1 Tsp Dried thyme
1/4 Tsp Black pepper
1Tsp salt
1 Lb Fresh spinach, chopped

Directions
1.  In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Saute onions, garlic and carrots until soft, about 10 minutes.

2.  Add lentils, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.

3.  Bring to a boil.

4.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are barely tender, about 20 minutes.

5.  Stir in spinach.

6.  Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

7.  Serve and enjoy!

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