Medium
Good for Heart
Tomato Basil Lentil Stew
Simmer this comforting tomato basil lentil stew, a rustic Italian heart recipe with lentils' folate and tomatoes' lycopene for reduced stroke risk and vibrant cardiovascular health.
45
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
1.00 cup
Lentils
dry
4.00
Tomatoes
chopped
1.00
Onion
chopped
2.00
Carrots
sliced
0.25 cup
Basil
fresh, chopped
3.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
4.00 cups
Vegetable broth
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
5 minutes
2
Add carrots, tomatoes, lentils, and broth.
3
Bring to boil, simmer 30 minutes.
30 minutes
4
Stir in basil before serving.