LENTIL-VEGETABLE-KIELBASA SLOW COOKER STEW

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I adapted this from the "Fix-it and Forget-It Lightly" cookbook. The original recipe is great, but my carnivore husband suggested adding the kielbasa, which I did in the last hour of slow cooking. I also threw in extra veggies, both fresh and canned. This is one of those recipes you don't have to worry about measuring the veggies...in fact, add whatever you fancy!

Provided by CinLin

Categories     Stew

Time 10h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large red potatoes, cubed
1 (24 ounce) can turnip greens or 1 (24 ounce) can kale
1 lb light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red wine, basil, thyme, bay leaf, crush red peeper in slow cooker.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, greens and kielbasa.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf, and serve with chopped basil, parsley, hot sauce or sour cream garnish (or any combination of these).
  • NOTE: I prefer to add the canned greens and kielbasa in the last hour of cooking, but if you don't have time for that, just throw everything together in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime!

Kokulathas Niksan
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I'm definitely making this again. It's so easy and delicious.


Roniey kureva
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Carmen
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out a little bland. I think I should have added more salt and pepper.


Hayat Ullah
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This stew was delicious! The kielbasa added a nice kick of flavor, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tasawwar Husain
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and had a great texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Itel Vision
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Mahdi Melhem
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This lentil vegetable kielbasa slow cooker stew turned out amazing! The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and the kielbasa added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and a side of roasted Brussels sprouts, and it was a hit with my