Lentil Stew with Hot Dogs

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup sliced baby carrots (or 2 medium)1 small sweet potato, chopped1 rib of celery, sliced1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped1/2 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp dry mustard3 cups low sodium chicken broth14 1/2 oz can no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained2/3 cup water2 bay leaves1/4 tsp ground pepper2 beef hot dogs2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Directions
1. Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour oil into saucepan and coat bottom of pan. Cook onion 3-4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

2. Stir in carrots, sweet potato, celery, bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Stir in lentils, and spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat.

4. Increase heat to medium high. Stir in broth, tomatoes, water, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 25-30 minutes. Lentils will still be firm.

5. Add sliced hot dogs and vinegar. Continue cooking, uncovered, 5-7 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

6. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serving Size: Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSANMV1.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 201.3
  • Total Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.3 mg
  • Sodium: 337.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 11.6 g

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