Potato and Pear Stew

Prep: 
5 minutes
Total: 
50 minutes
Makes: 
8 servings, approximately 12 cups total/3.1kg total
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
5 Qt./4.7 L Roaster with Cover
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Contributed By: 
Katherine Lawrence
Cooking instructor, VegNews TV chef, and nutrition instructor

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

This delicious stew is packed with fiber and antioxidants to help boost the immune system in winter months. It is very filling and almost fat-free! 

1 12
cups
dried red lentils
(288
g)
1 12
cups
tomatoes, diced
(270
g)
4
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1
small Jalapeño pepper, shredded, use Cone #1
6
cups
vegetable broth
(1.4
L)
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
(5
mL)
14
teaspoon
salt
(1.25
mL)
2
pears, strung, use Cone #2
Directions: 
  1. In a roaster, sauté onions and carrots over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, except pears, and cover.
  3. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 45 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Remove cover, add pears and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
253
Total Fat: 
2g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
1mg
Sodium: 
879mg
Total Carbs: 
48g
Dietary Fiber: 
12g
Sugar: 
5g
Protein: 
11g

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