Total Pageviews

Thursday 16 March 2023

Lentil and Vegetable Minestrone Stew / Casserole

Are you looking for a warming stew/casserole. Well how about considering this one!


Ingredients
Serves Four
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced small
1 celery stick, diced small
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp. sundried tomato paste
2 sprigs of rosemary
1 bay leaf
700ml hot reduced-salt vegetable or chicken stock
1 x 400g tin pomodorini cherry tomatoes
1 x 400g tin green lentils, drained and well-rinsed
100g cabbage or kale, any tough stalks removed, shredded
To serve (optional)
a few Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) shavings
a few basil leaves
a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large casserole or heavy-based pan. Add the onion, carrot and celery; cover and cook gently for 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the rosemary, bay leaf, stock and tomatoes. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove the rosemary and bay leaf.
3. Add the lentils and cabbage or kale; simmer for 5 minutes until the veg is tender. Season. Serve in bowls with Parmesan shavings, basil leaves and a drizzle of oil, if you like.
Tip - Get Ahead
Make up to 2 days ahead, cool and chill. Gently reheat until piping hot, adding a little more water if necessary. Freeze (without the cabbage/kale) for up to 1 month.
Nutritional Details Per Serving
Fat 5g Carbs 19g Fibre 6g Protein 6g
From an original idea here


Dear reader, this blog brings a variety of recipe ideas, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

28 comments:

Tom said...

...this looks like a hardy dish.

Lee said...

This looks delicious!

My name is Erika. said...

This looks delicious and much more low card than the white bread on my blog post today-smile.

DVArtist said...

I could eat this every night. Looks so good. Have a very nice evening.

kathyinozarks said...

sounds delicious

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

Margaret D said...

Looks and sounds good Jan.

Christine said...

Delicious!

Angie's Recipes said...

It looks warming and tasty!

Fun60 said...

Looks and sounds delicious. A reminder for me to use lentils in a casserole. Haven't done that in ages.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I would eat this any day of the week. Thanks for the recipe, Jan.

Valerie-Jael said...

This sounds very delicious. And I have lentils and tomatoes in my cupboard! Valerie

eileeninmd said...

Looks delicious, thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Perfect soup for the rainy weather here!

Donna said...

Another wonderful idea!!
hugs
Donna

Martha said...

Very yummy!

Bill said...

That looks so good and delicious.

HappyK said...

Looks good, healthy too.

Chatty Crone said...

Jan, it looks very healthy and I printed a copy. Thanks.

R's Rue said...

Looks good

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

Looks delicious

Lisabella Russo said...

This looks delicious, thank you!

Teresa said...

Muy buena receta, la apunto para hacerla. Besos.

kathyinozarks said...

This looks so delicious-I love soups and stews. it is just after mid day right now and we are still in the low 20's F brrrr I want some of this soup now-smiles
Kathy

Conniecrafter said...

Looks interesting

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Looks like a delicious recipe. I am a fam on soup and do like lentil.

Divers and Sundry said...

This looks good. I enjoy lentil and vegetable soups.

Debbie said...

that is a very nice ingredient line-up!! and an awesome comfort meal!!