LENTIL AND KALE STEW

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Vegan and one of the most filling vegetarian dishes one can make. Optional: add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, and/or aged Italian cheese to each serving.

Provided by Chris Haigh

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 leaves lacinato kale
¼ cup olive oil
½ onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup black lentils
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ lemon

Steps:

  • Cut stems off the kale and mince. Chop leaves into pinky finger-sized strips.
  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and starting to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Grind fresh salt and pepper over the onion. Add black and red lentils; toss with onion to coat.
  • Stir in vegetable broth, cumin, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and add kale stems and leaves. Simmer until lentils are tender and broth is largely absorbed, about 20 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice. Sample stew and adjust cumin, cayenne, and pepper until it has a complex, full-flavored taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 728.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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