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Green Lentil Stew

Slow-simmered lentils with a rich, savory base, made to be served with rice.
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Everyday Cooking
Middle Eastern, Turkish
Kitchen Pace : 🕒🕒
Servings: 6
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Green lentil stew served in a small bowl on a long plate, with a portion of white rice on the side.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cup green lentils
  • 1 onion, medium, finely diced
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Rinse the lentils well under cold water. Place them in a bowl, cover with 2 cups of water, and soak overnight.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, then add the soaked lentils along with their soaking water.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the lentils are tender and the stew has thickened, about 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • Why soak the lentils: Soaking helps soften the lentils, shortens cooking time, and make them easier to digest.
  • Soaking overnight means about 8 - 12 hours. Soak the lentils in cold water. If your kitchen is cool, they can stay on the counter. If it’s warm, soak them in the refrigerator.
  • You can cook them without soaking. Rinse well, then add 1 extra cup of water and extend the cooking time to 45–55 minutes. 
 
Make it yours
  • Add 1 diced carrot or 1 diced potato - or both.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey.
  • Skip the meat entirely for a simple lentil version.
  • Finish with a pinch of paprika or cumin.
 
At the table

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Nutrition:

Calories: 494 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 54 mg | Sodium: 160 mg | Potassium: 907 mg | Fiber: 20 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 114 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 63 mg | Iron: 7 mg
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