Lentil vegetable stew--vt

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupSherry
½mediumOnion; chop <1c>
2mediumsCarrots; shredded <1c>
1smallSweet potato; peeled and diced <1/2c>
½mediumRed bell pepper; diced<1/2c>
4clovesGarlic; chopped
2cupsLentils; dry
6cupsVegetable broth; very hot
¼teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonCurry powder
¼teaspoonCinnamon
;salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In skillet over med high heat, bring sherry to simmering. Add onion and saute 2 mins. Add carrots, sweet potato, bell pepper and garlic; saute 1 min or until sherry has evaportated. Spoon into slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until lentils are very soft and stew is thick. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a fragrant rice, such as basmati or jasmine.

Per serving--156 cals; 8G prot; .3G fat; 29G carb; 0 chol; 12MG sod; 4G fiber.

From Vegetarian Times Typed by Lisa Greenwood Submitted By LISA GREENWOOD On 01-07-95