Cajun Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Cajun Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup brown lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/8 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 2 cups chopped zucchini

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup brown lentils
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes
1/3 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
2 cups chopped zucchini

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2
Add water and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
3
Stir in lentils and return to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up; add wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
6
Bring stew to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; add zucchini and simmer 15 minutes more.
7
Discard bay leaf before serving.
8
Serve over grilled slices of polenta or steamed brown rice, if desired.

115

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Cajun Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Lentil Stew

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