Hearty Lentil and Root Vegetable Stew
(from Tamarelly’s recipe box)
Source: Crock Pot Book
Serves 8 peopleIngredients
- 2 cans (14 oz) chicken broth
- 1 c dried red lentils, rinsed and sorted
- 1 1/2 c turnips, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 t dried oregano
- 1/8 t red pepper flakes
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 t salt
- 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 c finely chopped green onion
Directions
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Combine broth, lentils, turnips, onion carrots, bell pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes in crock pot. Stir to mix well. Cover; cook on low 6 hours or on high 3 hours or until lentils are tender.
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Stir in olive oil and salt. Sprinkle each with bacon and green onion