Red Lentil Stew Try something new tonight and serve this tasty stew. As the weather turns cooler, this dish is sure to please. Want to know more about lentils and other protein foods? Challenge yourself and take the Choose MyPlate Protein Quiz. For even more easy-to-make recipes and videos to help you in the kitchen, visit azhealthzone.org.   Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 small onion finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 8 cups water 2 cups split red lentils rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3/4 teaspoon salt   Directions Wash your hands with soap and warm water. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in garlic and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute. Add water, lentils, tomato paste, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes (or 30 minutes for brown lentils). Stir occasionally. Serve hot with your favorite whole grain bread.   Makes 8 servings, approximately 1 cup each   Nutrition Facts per Serving Calories,242; Carbohydrate, 31 g; Protein, 13 g; Total Fat, 8 g; Saturated Fat, 1 g; Trans fat,0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber,8 g; Total Sugars, 2 g; Sodium, 247 mg; Calcium, 34 mg; Folate, 3 mcg; Iron, 3 mg; Percent Calories from Fat, 30%.   Print Recipe

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