Tomato-Lentil Stew
I found this recipe on Budget Bytes (one of my new favorite websites!), and I had to make it. I can’t remember ever having lentils before, but I’ve really been trying to branch out with the foods I’ve been eating. I actually kind of LIKE green onions (please don’t tell?) in some things, and I’m really liking this new trend. So, I guess this week’s new food was lentils. YUM. The stew was fairly fantastic. I did have to half the recipe though, it made SO MUCH and Matt (as of yet) is still maintaining that he doesn’t like lentils so I’m the only one eating it, which I am definitely ok with.
Tomato-Lentil Stew
1 can diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery
1/2 bag frozen corn
1 cup lentils
1 tablespoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon hot sauceAdd lentils to 2 cups of water, boil. Once boiling, turn the heat off, cover and let sit for about 20 minutes.
Soften the celery and garlic, add the tomatoes (including juice), corn and spices. Let simmer.
After the lentils are softened, pour the entire contents of the pan into the simmering tomato mixture. Smush the lentils to break them open (or, you could use an immersion blender; however, I am not cool enough to own one).
Serve very warm with cheese and tortilla chips.
Serves 6. Recipe adapted from Budget Bytes.
YUMMM!
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1 February 2010 at 20:10
Ooh, this looks awesome. Very hearty!
1 February 2010 at 20:34
It definitely was! If I could make an even smaller portion of it, I would, it makes so much!
1 February 2010 at 21:46
Mmm looks good!! Lentils are awesome! Remind me to make you my dal sometime! :)
1 February 2010 at 21:49
:) will do!
3 February 2010 at 13:18
Hold the phone … I thought you weren’t eating hot sauce anymore …
3 February 2010 at 15:32
5 – 10 dashes of hot sauce in a huge ass pot isn’t making it spicy, it’s more for flavor. I promise, not spicy :)