Lentil Leek Stew

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 308.2
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 155.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.7 g
  • Protein: 11.0 g

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Introduction

This hearty stew packs a huge nutritional punch! Lentils provide protein, flax provides Omega-3s, olive oil provides fat, and vegetables provide vitamins and fiber. This hearty stew packs a huge nutritional punch! Lentils provide protein, flax provides Omega-3s, olive oil provides fat, and vegetables provide vitamins and fiber.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cans V8 Low-Sodium Vegetable Juice
    2 cups water
    4 carrots, sliced
    1 bunch kale, chopped
    3 leeks, sliced thinly
    1 cup red lentils
    1/2 cup green beans
    1/2 cup frozen peas
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 Tbs olive oil
    1 Tbs Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
    4 Russet potatoes, peeled, chopped, and boiled
    3 Tomatoes from vine, chopped
    2 Tb ground flax

    Cinnamon, Sage, cloves, ginger, black pepper, turmeric, allspice --to taste

Directions

Makes six generous bowls of soup (about 10 cups)

Warm olive oil in a large stockpot. Add garlic and leeks and saute until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add carrots, peas, and green beans. Add Earth Balance and saute, stirring well, another 5 minutes. Add vegetable juice and water, mix well, and add lentils. Bring to a low boil and cook 15-20 minutes or until lentils are soft. Add kale and cook 10 minutes. Mix in flax, tomatoes, and spices as desired.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XCSARAH.