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A bowl of meatless stew made with kidney beans and lentils topped with cheddar cheese.

Easy Bean and Lentil Stew

Maureen Reynolds
A hearty and comforting meatless stew made with beans, lentils, and a tomato base lightly seasoned with Old Bay. Quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven or large sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 19 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet green relish
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 15 ounce can of green lentils or 1 ½ cups cooked lentils
  • 1 14 ounce can red kidney beans
  • 1 12 ounce can whole kernel corn

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a dutch oven. Add chopped onion and pepper, reduce heat and cook slowly for 5 minutes, until softened. Add chopped tomatoes, barbecue sauce, relish, brown sugar, parsley, salt, pepper and Old Bay Seasoning. Stir and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add lentils, beans and corn and heat through.
  • If you prefer a soupier stew, add a bit of vegetable broth or tomato sauce.

Notes

Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese or a bit of grated parmesan.
Store leftovers promptly, covered, in the refrigerator or freeze in an airtight container for up to a month.  Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in a sauce pan.
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