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Easy Stewed Lentils

January 2, 2017 by Angela LeMoine 22 Comments

Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe! 


Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

While I LOVE the holiday season, all the heavy eating for a week has me ready to clean up my eating big time! My husband and I are starting a 24 day challenge tomorrow and I am so looking forward to seeing results. A huge part of this challenge is clean eating which is actually way easier then you’d think with a little prep. One dish that I made to get us started off right were these Easy Stewed Lentils and man are they DELICIOUS!

Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

The health benefits of lentils is pretty spectacular and having grown up eating them often, I just love them!

  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Heart health
  • Digestive health
  • A good source of protein
  • Increased energy
  • Weight loss
  • Stabilizing blood sugar

There are many varieties of lentils, for this recipe I used Goya dried lentils. I love these in particular because they hold up to a longer cooking time. For example, if you were to use red lentils in this, they will break down, be very soft and this dish will have a very different texture. This dish is super easy to throw together too! I sautéed a plum tomato, m carrot, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper with a little olive oil. Once softened I stirred in the lentils and beef broth {I love the flavor that organic low sodium beef broth adds but you can use vegetable broth or even water}, covered the pan and let them simmer for 40-45 minutes.

Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

You can serve these lentils along with a side salad, over barley or quinoa, with a piece of grilled chicken over top or even tossed with whole grain pasta. Its a versatile, easy dish that I really think you will love. This is one of those dishes that proves that healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or tasteless!

Easy Stewed Lentils
Author: Angela LeMoine
Ingredients
  • 1 plum tomato, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 3 cups beef broth {vegetable broth or water can be substituted}
Instructions
  1. In a large saute pan over medium heat, add in the olive oil, tomato, carrot, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add in the lentils and broth, lower the heat and cover with a lid.
  4. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed. NOTE: stir occasionally to prevent sticking and you can add a little broth or water if drying out before the lentils are tender.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or grated cheese if you’d like.
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Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

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Comments

  1. Debra C.

    January 12, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Lentils are a real favorite & I love all of the wonderful flavors in this amazing dish

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 12, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Thank you Debra! I grew up eating lentils rather often so they are quite a comfort dish for me

      Reply
  2. pattyanderson54p

    January 12, 2017 at 10:53 am

    I love lentils and this easy recipe is da bomb!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 12, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Why thank you Patty!! I certainly enjoy this one very much

      Reply
  3. lisasdinnertimedish

    January 12, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I’ve only cooked with lentils once, but I’ve been wanting to try some more recipes. Your recipe sounds like a great place to start, it looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 12, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Oh this is a must! It’s so healthy & full of great flavor

      Reply
  4. Julie is Hostess At Heart

    January 12, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    I LOVE lentils and have only been cooking them for about a year so I love having new recipes for them. What a wonderful dish to kick off your healthy eating.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 12, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Oh aren’t they great! I’ve been eating them forever thanks to my grandmother

      Reply
  5. A Kitchen Hoor

    January 12, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    I LOVE lentils. They are so delicious and so many varieties! I can’t wait to try this with some I have in the pantry.

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 12, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      Lentils are great! I’ve always got some on hand. Great in soups or on their own

      Reply
  6. debi at Life Currents

    January 13, 2017 at 9:43 am

    These look awesome! Lentils are my favorite protein that never had a face! hee hee I can’t wait to make these! YUM!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 13, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      Enjoy!! They are DELICIOUS!

      Reply
  7. michaela403

    January 14, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Lentils are SO GOOD for you!! These look incredible!

    Reply
  8. Michelle

    January 14, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    We all love lentils here and I am excited to find a new recipe to try!

    Reply
  9. justine

    January 15, 2017 at 7:37 am

    I love lentils and these look fab!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 17, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      I think you’ll enjoy them, super tasty!

      Reply
  10. auntbeesrecipes

    January 15, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I had no idea lentils had so many health benefits! This recipe looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 17, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Right? So good for ya! Thanks for checking it out

      Reply
  11. Jennifer A Stewart

    January 15, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Good luck on your 24 days! It is tough when trying to be good! I just recently started eating lentils and I love them on salad greens!!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you, so far so good!! Oh ya know what, I’ve never thought to throw them on a salad! Thanks for that!

      Reply
  12. Jenny | Honey and Birch

    January 16, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    My husband has been asking me to make lentils since the New Year – can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Angela LeMoine

      January 17, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Oh you have got to give these a try.. they are fantastic!!

      Reply

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