Dinner for 4

Brown lentil and carrot stew with spinach

Name: Brown lentil and carrot stew with spinach
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz Dried beans and lentils (brown lentils); 0.75 lb Carrots; 0.5 lb Onions; 14 oz Canned tomatoes; 4 oz Spinach; 32 oz Broth or stock; 1 Garlic; 1 oz Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano) (cumin and paprika)

A thick, spiced lentil stew that is vegan and keeps for the week. About $1.89 a serving at typical prices.

$1.89per serving

15 minstart to table

4servings

Budget Family Vegetarian Gluten-free Dairy-free Dinners Slow cooker Meal prep 30-minute Cold-weather comfort Fall Winter

Ingredients

12 oz Dried beans and lentils (brown lentils)
0.75 lb Carrots
0.5 lb Onions
14 oz Canned tomatoes
4 oz Spinach
32 oz Broth or stock
1 Garlic

From the pantry: Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano) (cumin and paprika).

Steps

Put the rinsed lentils, chopped onion and carrot, garlic, spices, tomatoes and broth in the slow cooker.
Cook on low 7 hours or high 4 hours until the lentils are soft.
Stir in the spinach and let it wilt for 5 minutes.

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