Amazing Lentils and Kale

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring together carrots, onions, and garlic until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 3

Season lentil mixture with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Stir kale into lentil mixture. Cook, covered, until kale is just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.