gredients
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• ▢3 tablespoons canola oil
• ▢1 large onion - chopped
• ▢2 medium carrots - chopped
• ▢2 stalks celery - chopped
• ▢1 small red bell pepper - seeds and membranes removed, chopped
• ▢4 cloves garlic - minced
• ▢1 tablespoon minced ginger
• ▢2 tablespoons Berbere spice
• ▢2 medium turnips - peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ▢8 cups vegetable broth
• ▢1 1/2 cups red lentils - inspected for debris and rinsed
• ▢1 can (15-ounce) petite diced tomatoes - undrained
• ▢1/2 cup chopped cilantro - plus more for garnish
• ▢Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
• ▢Yogurt - plant-based or regular
Instructions
1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or other heavy soup pot.
2. Add the onion, reduce heat to medium and cook 5-6 minutes or until beginning to
soften.
3. Add the carrots, celery and red bell pepper. Continue cooking another 5-6 minutes
or until softened.
4. Add the garlic, ginger and Berbere spice. Give it a stir and cook briefly or until the
garlic and ginger are fragrant.
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5. Add the turnips and the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and
cook 5-6 minutes.
6. Add the lentils and petite diced tomatoes.
7. Cover with the lid slightly ajar. Simmer over medium-low for 25-30 minutes or until
the turnips and lentils are tender.
8. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
9. Add the cilantro.
10. Serve in bowls garnished with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt if desired.
Recipe Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
• Can use potatoes, sweet potatoes, or rutabaga in place of turnips.
TIPS:
• To inspect lentils for debris, pour a small amount onto a white paper plate, then
spread them out. When finished inspecting, bend the plate and easily pour them
into the stew.
• Add dried spices directly to the fat early in the cooking process so they can “bloom.”
MAKE AHEAD:
• Can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Cool completely then refrigerate.
• Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
• Freeze in small, airtight containers for 2-3 months.
• Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
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Serving: 1 | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated
Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans
Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin
A: 3474IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded
products. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious
health issue or are following a specific diet.
