Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the lentils to the boiling water, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Puree the lentils into a thick paste using a food processor or a blender.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue cooking until the onion begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.

4. 4

   Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to the broth and stir until the liquid turns very orange. Stir in the tomatoes and another 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the remaining broth. Gradually stir in the lentil puree, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Stir in the chicken sausage. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.

• Calories 486.36 kcal High
• Protein 25.12 g Good Source
• Carbs 56.81 g Moderate
• Total Fat 19.57 g High
• Saturated Fat 5.71 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 123.61 mg High
• Sodium 1651.24 mg High
• Fiber 16.16 g Good Source
• Sugar 18.46 g High
• Added Sugar 7.45 g Moderate
• Calcium 219.01 mg Moderate
• Iron 9.59 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1114.17 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 211.57 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 37.4 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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