Emeril's Lentil Stew

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
• 2 cups brown lentils
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped lemon zest
• 12 ounces spinach leaves, picked and cleaned
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot heat oil over medium heat.
• 2 add the garlic, cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
• 3 add the chicken stock, lentils, and tomatoes, and then bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5 add the potatoes, cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 add the lemon juice, zest, and spinach.
• 7 simmer for 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts.
• 8 fold in the mint and parsley.
• 9 adjust the seasonings.
• 10 serve with crumbled feta.