Low Fat Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onions (about 2 medium)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3 cups water

2 cups coarsely chopped potatoes

-- (about 2 medium)

1 cup dried lentils, sorted and

rinsed

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground mace

1 small fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) cut

1 in half

1 can whole tomatoes (28 ounces)

undrained

Method

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Saute onions and garlic in oil.

Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

6 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1-1/3 CUP EACH).

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