Cajun Lentil Stew

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Louisiana-style chili. Does it get chilly in Louisiana? Spice this one up with some red pepper if you want to. You know I like dat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 cup brown lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄3 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups chopped zucchini

directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add water and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in lentils and return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up; add wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
6. Bring stew to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; add zucchini and simmer 15 minutes more.
7. Discard bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve over grilled slices of polenta or steamed brown rice, if desired.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

DH and I enjoyed this lentil stew for dinner last night. It was really easy to make and I had all the ingredients on hand. It had nice flavor and was especially good with some grated Parmesan sprinkled on top. We served over brown basmati rice. Perfect for a weeknight meal. Thanks for posting!

 

[Carianne]

I doubled this for a potluck tonight and everyone really enjoyed it (seconds!). I used veggie broth instead of water, but ohter than that, followed the recipe. This was a great vegetarian dish that i will make again!