Lentil Sausage Stew

Sausage Lentil Stew   This hearty stew is chock-full of protein-packed lentils, vegetables and tasty turkey kielbasa. It�s big on flavor but easy on the budget. �Patti St. Antoine, Broomfield, Colorado yield 8 servings.

ingredients 1 pound fully cooked turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 celery ribs, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons canola oil 3 cups water 2 medium potatoes, diced 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

directions In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and chilies; heat through. Nutrition Facts: One serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 268 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 1,236 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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