Lentil Stew (fat-burning ?)

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs dried lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 10 cups chicken broth (or water)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 (1 lb) bags frozen broccoli and cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or balsamic)

Recipe

• 1 sort and rinse lentils, set aside.
• 2 heat oil over medium heat, add onions, celery and garlic and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes.
• 3 add lentils and cook 1 minute, stirring.
• 4 add tomator paste, cook 1 miinute, stirring.
• 5 add broth, tomatoes, and seasonings, bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat to med-low and simmer, partially covered, about 1 hour until lentils are soft.
• 7 about 15 minutes before serving, add frozen vegetables and vinegar.
• 8 heat through and serve.