Lentil Stew With a Mediterranean Twist Recipe

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Lentil Stew With a Mediterranean Twist
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  1. Cut/dice the red skin potatoes into approx 1/2-inch-ish cubes, with skin still on. I generally use smaller golfball-to-racquetball sized potatoes. Grate the zest from 2 small -to-medium lemons into a dish, and then juice the lemons, a little extra juice/zest (beyond wht the recipe calls for) is okay.
  2. In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, stirring for 30 seconds over medium heat. Add the chicken stock and the lentils, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sample the lentils, checking every few minutes for soft smooth texture, replace cover and simmer till the lentil texture is as soft as you prefer.
  6. Add the lemon juice, zest, and spinach. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Fold in the mint and parsley. Adjust the seasonings (salt & pepper to taste).
  7. Serve with crumbled feta.
  8. Notes: 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes can also be added with the lentils & chicken stock at the first stage - I like it better without the tomatoes, but I thought I'd note that variation if you are tomato-inclined.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 547.15 Kcal (2291 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.9g 17%
Cholesterol 15.31mg 5%
Sodium 581.07mg 24%
Potassium 2020.23mg 43%
Total Carbs 79.27g 26%
Sugars 8.95g 36%
Dietary Fiber 29.56g 118%
Protein 33.79g 68%
Vitamin C 50.6mg 84%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 151.5mg 842%
Calcium 224.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.99 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.87g 17%
Cholesterol 2.63mg 5%
Sodium 99.82mg 24%
Potassium 347.04mg 43%
Total Carbs 13.62g 26%
Sugars 1.54g 36%
Dietary Fiber 5.08g 118%
Protein 5.81g 68%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 84%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 39%
Iron 26mg 842%
Calcium 38.6mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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