ITALIAN LENTIL & VEGETABLE STEW (CROCK POT)

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This is an easy to make stew with NO-Meat and is made in a crock pot, cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Stew

Time 8h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried lentils
3 cups water
1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 cups bottled marinara sauce (such as Classico)
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and beans cut in half (canned beans are fine)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large white potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Mix lentils and 3 cups water in a 3-quart or larger (slow-cooker) crock pot.
  • In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients EXCEPT olive oil; Place mixed ingredients on top of lentils in crock pot.
  • Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours until vegetables and lentils are tender; Stir in olive oil, Serve in soup plates or bowls; Pass the Parmesan cheese at the table.

Baby Getahun
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lentils and the vegetables in this stew.


urfav
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Just shred the meat and add it to the stew.


Johnnylee Perea
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Vincent Emmanuel
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this lentil stew. It's so hearty and flavorful, I don't even miss the meat.


Hamid Hayat
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This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes.


Fafi Negash
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Kibirango Jonathan
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful, it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Technical Poros
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this lentil stew definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and lentils, and it's low in fat and calories.


Rodina Hany
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onion that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the stew and they turned out great.


Marcus Marshall
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it was so easy! I just threw all the ingredients in and let it cook on low for 8 hours. It was perfect when I got home from work.


Noemi Hernandez
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the lentils are a great source of protein.


Aminah Thomas
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The vegetables and spices made it very flavorful.


Canadian dollar
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This is one of my favorite recipes for lentil stew. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


suliman haidary
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I made this stew for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Shimul Hossen
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This lentil stew is fantastic! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The broth was also very tasty, with a nice balance of spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.