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Tuscan Lentil Stew

Name: Tuscan Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth; 1 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed; 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes (3 large), cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 bag (5 or 6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped; Shaved or shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

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Prep 15 min
Total 8 hr 20 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to a wholesome lentil stew. An Italian dinner that's ready for cooking in 15 minutes.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated Sep 17, 2010

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
1 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes (3 large), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bag (5 or 6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
Shaved or shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Make With

Progresso Broth

Steps

1

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except spinach and cheese.
2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
3

Stir in spinach. Cover; cook about 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

tip 1
Serve with a mixed-greens salad and garlic toast.
tip 2
Stirring in fresh herbs and greens at the end of cooking brightens the flavor and color of slow-cooked dishes. In addition to the spinach, try stirring in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil.

Nutrition Information

290 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 16g Protein, 50g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 8%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%

Sodium: 940mg; 39%

Potassium: 1410mg; 40%

Total Carbohydrate: 50g; 17%

Dietary Fiber: 11g; 44%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%

Vitamin C: 30%; 30%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 40%; 40%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.