HEARTY LENTIL STEW

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This wonderful stew soothes the system and nourishes the gut. This is from "You Are What You Eat" by Dr. Gillian McKeith. Enjoy!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup lentils, soaked for 20 minutes in water and rinsed thoroughly
2 bay leaves
2 onions
4 carrots
2 cups diced squash
1 sweet potato
1 stalk celery
1 maggi vegetable stock cube
1 cup watercress

Steps:

  • In a pot, put the onions, bay leaves, stock cube and water.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot, add the squash and sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and allow to cook for further 10 minutes.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add watercress and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 151.6, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 14.2

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