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Lentil Stew over Couscous
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups dried lentils (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (about 14 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-1/2 to 5 cups hot cooked couscous
  Carrot curls (optional)
  Celery leaves (optional)
   
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 to 9 hours (LOW)
Slow Cooker Directions
1. Combine onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, lentils, tomatoes, broth, water, marjoram and black pepper in slow cooker. Stir; cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in vinegar and olive oil. Serve over couscous. Garnish with carrot curls and celery leaves, if desired.
 
Tip   Lentil stew keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stew can also be frozen in airtight container in freezer up to three months.
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Nutrients per Serving
(1/12 of lentil stew with about 1/3 cup cooked couscous)
Calories 203
Calories from Fat 9 %
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Carbohydrate 37 g
Fiber 4 g
Protein 11 g
Sodium 128 mg
Dietary exchanges
2 Starch
1 Vegetable
1/2 Meat
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