Name: Lentil and Tomato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups 500 mL green lentils; 1 can (796 mL diced tomatoes (good quality)); 1 Tbsp 15 mL tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 white onion (chopped); 1 Tbsp 15 mL fresh thyme; 2 Tbsp 30 mL chopped parsley; 6 cups 1.5 L chicken stock; canola oil (as necessary); salt & pepper to taste; 1 egg (poached (optional))

Lentil and Tomato Stew

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 6

Ingredients

2 cups 500 mL green lentils
1 can 796 mL diced tomatoes (good quality)
1 Tbsp 15 mL tomato paste
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 white onion chopped
1 Tbsp 15 mL fresh thyme
2 Tbsp 30 mL chopped parsley
6 cups 1.5 L chicken stock
canola oil as necessary
salt & pepper to taste
1 egg poached (optional)

Instructions

In a heavy bottom pot sweat the onions and garlic until soft and translucent and season with salt. Add the thyme and tomato paste and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add fresh tomatoes and cook again for an additional 2-3 minutes, cover with half of the chicken stock and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes to develop flavour.
Add the remaining chicken stock and the 2 cups of lentils.
Simmer until lentils are tender. Once lentils are cooked the stew may be served immediately or cooked further to attain desired consistency. Be sure to tastes and do final seasoning with salt and pepper.
TIP: add the parsley right before serving for that burst of freshness.

Notes

Recipe and photo courtesy of Manitoba Pulse & Soy Bean Growers Association

https://www.manitobapulse.ca; https://www.lovecanadianbeans.ca