Red lentil and vegetable stew

Red Lentil and Vegetable Stew – quick, healthy and delicious!
We recommend serving with rice or pasta.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large zucchini, grated
2 carrots, grated
¾ cup (150 g) red lentils, rinsed
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock
2 cans (400 g each) chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, then add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (2–3 minutes).
2. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the chopped zucchini and carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes (until the vegetables are tender).
4. Add the vegetable stock, red lentils, tomatoes and thyme.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are tender – about 20 minutes.
6. Serve the lentils hot over rice or pasta.

Yield: 8 servings
Recipe: heynutritionlady.com