Lentil Sausage Stew

Description
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
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * 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 (14½ ounces) chicken broth
 * 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 * ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
 * 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Directions

 * 1) In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
 * 2) Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil.
 * 3) Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) 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.