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Tuscan Garden Lentils

- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
It doesn't get any easier than this. Lots of fresh veggies simmered with lentils and highlighted with Tasty Tuscan Green Kale. This one pot go-along is just as at-home next to pot roast, as it is fried chicken.
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups green kale (we used Tasty Tuscany)
What to Do
- In a large soup pot heat oil over medium heat and cook carrots, celery and onion about 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except kale and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce to low, cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in kale last 15 minutes of cooking.
Catsitt
Oct 19, 2018
My partner and I try to eat vegetarian a few times a week but his parents out of nowhere decided to go vegetarian full time so this could be the perfect dish to make for them when they come over. Could I use a vegetable broth instead of the beef?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 25, 2018
Hi there! You can absolutely use vegetable broth! Enjoy.
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Hortonyankee 4089510
Sep 06, 2016
Excellent! Adding this to my weekly rotation! I also made it adding Italian sausage and it was yummy too!
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patsyoo 0346738
Mar 14, 2015
I love this and wish you would post more meatless dishes.
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 16, 2015
Hey, we're glad you love this recipe! For more meatless recipes start by typing "vegetarian" into the search bar. Also, follow this link to our 10 Easy Vegetarian Recipes that Will Fill You Up page:http://www.mrfood.com/Editors-Picks/Easy-Vegetarian-Recipes-152377
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