Savory Lentil & Vegetable Broth Stew
Lentils are a powerhouse of "second-meal effect" fiber, which can help lower glucose levels not just tonight, but at breakfast tomorrow. This stew is hydrating and calming for the evening.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry red lentils (rinse well)
- 1 Large Onion, diced
- 2 small Carrots, diced
- 2 small Celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups Vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 cups Chopped kale or cabbage
- 4 oz Cooked chicken breast
Method
- 1
Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot with a splash of broth for 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in lentils, cumin, and remaining broth.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes (red lentils cook very fast).
- 4
Stir in kale/cabbage in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- 5
Add 4 oz cooked chicken breast per serving to boost protein to >25g.
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