Basic Healthy Recipe

Lentil Stew

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Lentil Stew
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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
273
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The lentils provide the stew with their richness of proteins with full plant power. Bitter substances and essential oils from the celery take over several functions: They soothe an upset stomach and can relieve mild stomach pain. Bitter substances stimulate the production of various digestive juices and get the intestines going. Pathogens don't stand a chance because the essential oil apiin slows them down with its antibacterial effect.

The stew is accompanied by freshly baked naan bread with black sesame seeds. Try our recipe for filled Indian naan bread with lentil stew.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie273 cal.(13 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates35 g(23 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage17 g(57 %)
Vitamin A1.8 mg(225 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin K140.7 μg(235 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin6.1 mg(51 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate135 μg(45 %)
Pantothenic acid2 mg(33 %)
Biotin9.8 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C35 mg(37 %)
Potassium1,436 mg(36 %)
Calcium243 mg(24 %)
Magnesium111 mg(37 %)
Iron5.5 mg(37 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc2.5 mg(31 %)
Saturated fatty acids1 g
Uric acid224 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar11 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
8 ozs red Lentils
1 Celery
2 carrots
4 scallions
1 garlic clove
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 Tbsps sesame oil
2 Tbsps red Curry powder
26 ozs Vegetable broth
2 Tomatoes
Lime juice
salt
cayenne pepper
coarsely chopped parsley (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the lentils in hot water and drain in a colander. Rinse, pat dry and slice the celery. Peel and finely dice the carrot. Rinse, shake dry and slice the scallions. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Sauté the scallions, celery, carrots and ginger in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until translucent.

2.

Sprinkle the curry powder over the sauteed vegetables and pour in the vegetable stock. Add the drained lentils. Chop the tomatoes and stir into lentils. Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add a little broth during cooking, if needed. Season with lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper to taste and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

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