Italian Lentil & Vegetable Stew (Crock Pot)

Lentils are a staple in Italian cuisine and are often used in hearty stews like this one. They are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 385 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Italian Lentil & Vegetable Stew (Crock Pot)

Cooking Method: Crock Pot Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Stew Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 360 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 6 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 2 cup Spinach
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. In a crock pot, combine lentils, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender.
4. Stir in zucchini, spinach, and parsley. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.