Smoky Pork Lentil Stew
Nutrition
Calories: 290 kcalCarbohydrates: 35 gProtein: 27 gFat: 4.5 gSaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 50 mgSodium: 370 mgFiber: 9 g
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Canola oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 lb pork tenderloin sliced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 each Garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups unsalted or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 each 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentil
- 2 large carrots thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Dijon or grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves divided
- 2 pinchs Fresh thyme sprigs optional garnish
- 2 teaspoons nonfat greek yogurt optional garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add pork and garlic; stir until cubes of pork are browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, carrots, tomato paste, chipotle powder, mustard, cumin, and pepper; stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3. Stir in 2 teaspoons of the thyme leaves and heat 2 minutes. Ladle into 6 bowls and garnish with yogurt if desired and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and sprigs. Serve immediately.
- Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, September - October 2012