Amazing Lentils and Kale

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This hearty kale stew is packed with nutritious kale, protein-rich lentils, carrots, and onions for a satisfying meal. The salsa adds a zesty kick!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
1 (24 ounce) jar chunky-style salsa
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch kale, chopped

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring together carrots, onions, and garlic until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
2 Add broth to the pot. Stir lentils and salsa into broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes.
3 Season lentil mixture with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4 Stir kale into lentil mixture. Cook, covered, until kale is just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.