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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Rinse the lentils and set aside.
- In a crock pot, combine lentils, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender.
- Stir in zucchini, spinach, and parsley. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.