Best Gails Turkey Lentil Stew Recipes

TURKEY LENTIL STEW

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A very hearty and tasty stew that makes good use of leftover turkey bits. I had these things on hand and tossed them in a pot and it made a great stew that I will make again. You can easily change the vegetables and seasonings to suit your tastes.

Provided by cookin mimi

Categories Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs turkey, chopped
4 cups turkey broth
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup lentils, sorted and washed
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes.
Longer simmering melds tastes even better.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 379.7, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.1

LENTIL STEW

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oil or other fat
2 pounds ground meat or sausage, optional
1 cup diced onion, shallot or leek
3 large ribs celery, sliced thin
2 carrots, cut into disks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon your favorite ground spice
1 pound brown or green dried lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon your favorite dried herb
2 potatoes, cut into large chunks
Splash of vinegar, any type on hand
Fried eggs, if you like, for topping

Steps:

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat if using and brown for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and spice and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 6 cups water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the lentils and herb and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Add a splash of vinegar to taste and serve the stew in bowls. A fried egg on top would be delightful.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW

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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Soups and Stews Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g