Lemon Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Lemon Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 1 red onion, diced; 1 cup lentils; 2 medium carrots, shredded; 2 lemons; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 5 cups water; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 chicken breast
1 red onion, diced
1 cup lentils
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 lemons
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup pearl barley
5 cups water
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Rinse off the barley and let it soak in a cup of water overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Place the chicken breast in a baking dish. Zest one lemon on top of the chicken and squeeze all of the juice over it.
4
Bake the chicken for approximately 30 minutes or until done (this is for boneless skinless chicken breast, adjust cook time if using chicken with bones).
5
Shred the chicken into small pieces and set aside.
6
Saute the onion in a large pot with the olive oil for about five minutes.
7
Rinse the lentils and add them to the pot.
8
Drain the barley and add it to the pot. Squeeze the second lemon into the pot (be careful not to add any seeds!).
9
Add in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, parsley, and four cups of water. Mix the contents and bring them to a boil.
10
Turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Add in the shredded chicken breast and carrots and simmer for another 5 minutes.

395

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken breast, 1 red onion, diced, 1 cup lentils, 2 medium carrots, shredded, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Lentil Stew

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