Spicy Lentil Stew with Peppers and Onions Recipe

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Spicy Lentil Stew with Peppers and Onions

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Nutrition

1822

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 dried ancho chiles (about 1 oz. total )
1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium, fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 cups dried brown lentils , sorted for debris and rinsed
about 1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb red, yellow, and/or green bell peppers (about 2), rinsed, stemmed, seeded , and slivered lengthwise
1 onion (8 oz.), peeled, halved , and slivered lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro
reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Remove and discard stems and seeds from ancho chiles; rinse chiles. With scissors, cut chiles into about 1-inch pieces and drop into a blender. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Let stand until chiles are soft, about 15 minutes, then whirl mixture until smooth.
In a 4- to 6-quart pan, combine chile mixture, broth, 1/4 cup water, lentils, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring once or twice, until most of the liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender to bite but not falling apart, 20 to 25 minutes. Add more water if lentils get too dry.
Meanwhile, set a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp to bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cayenne to taste.
Spoon lentils into wide, shallow bowls and top with pepper mixture. Sprinkle with the cilantro and salt to taste. Add a spoonful of sour cream if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1822.22 Kcal (7629 kJ)
Calories from fat	288.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.06g	49%
Sodium	638.73mg	27%
Potassium	4442.32mg	95%
Total Carbs	287.67g	96%
Sugars	32.54g	130%
Dietary Fiber	132.54g	530%
Protein	104.61g	209%
Vitamin C	396.7mg	661%
Vitamin A	17.2mg	573%
Iron	185.1mg	1028%
Calcium	298.2mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.32 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.84g	49%
Sodium	56.55mg	27%
Potassium	393.28mg	95%
Total Carbs	25.47g	96%
Sugars	2.88g	130%
Dietary Fiber	11.73g	530%
Protein	9.26g	209%
Vitamin C	35.1mg	661%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	573%
Iron	16.4mg	1028%
Calcium	26.4mg	30%

* 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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