Lentils San Stefano Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 cups cold water
1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
1/2 lb small italian lentils (1 1/8 cups; preferably from abruzzo) or small french lentils*, picked over
2 oz fresh pork fat (from butcher), chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 slices italian bread (1/2 inch thick
1/2 lb boiling potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (14- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, finely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

Bring 3 cups water and bay leaf to a boil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan, then add lentils and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let lentils soak 1 hour. Drain lentils in a colander.
Cook pork fat in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and some fat is rendered, 6 to 8 minutes, then discard solids. (If using bacon, transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve for garnish.)
Add oil to fat in pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry bread, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute total. Transfer toasts to paper towels to drain and lightly season with salt. Add potatoes to fat in pot and sauté, stirring, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to fresh paper towels to drain.
Add onion and garlic to pot and sauté, stirring, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in lentils, tomatoes with their juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and remaining 5 cups water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are just tender and stew is thickened, 40 to 45 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in potatoes, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Thin stew with water if desired, then serve over toasts or with toasts on the side. Sprinkle with bacon if using.
*Available at specialty foods shops and natural foods stores.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	552.73 Kcal (2314 kJ)
Calories from fat	195.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.67g	33%
Cholesterol	11.2mg	4%
Sodium	819.06mg	34%
Potassium	1066.05mg	23%
Total Carbs	70.67g	24%
Sugars	12.33g	49%
Dietary Fiber	21.2g	85%
Protein	20.24g	40%
Vitamin C	34.6mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	6.4mg	36%
Calcium	164.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.33 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.68g	33%
Cholesterol	1.38mg	4%
Sodium	101.25mg	34%
Potassium	131.79mg	23%
Total Carbs	8.74g	24%
Sugars	1.52g	49%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	85%
Protein	2.5g	40%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	0.8mg	36%
Calcium	20.3mg	16%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

12.1

Points
13

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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