Lentils San Stefano

San Stefano is a traditional Italian dish made with lentils, which are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Italian culture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lentils San Stefano

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.