Stage 4 Bariatric Recipe

Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Are you looking for a tasty meal to help with your weight loss journey? This recipe is packed with fiber from the vegetables. Plus, it's low in fat and carbohydrates, making it a meal contender for anyone looking to watch their weight. Before trying any diet or recipe, you should make sure that it is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider.

930 calories over multiple servings

Ingredients:

1 cup of dried lentils - 680 calories

2 cups of vegetable broth - 35 calories

1 medium onion, chopped - 45 calories

2 cloves of garlic, minced - 9 calories

1 carrot, peeled and sliced - 25 calories

1 celery stalk, sliced - 6 calories

14 oz of diced tomatoes (Replace with additional broth if you experience reflux or heartburn with tomatoes) - 128 calories

1 teaspoon of thyme - 1 calories

1 teaspoon of fresh parsley - 1 calories

Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste

Optional: Unsweetened low-fat Greek yogurt, green olives, mushrooms - Calories vary

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils in water

2. In a pot, add the lentils, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, tomatoes, thyme, vegetable broth, and any optional ingredients (hold the yogurt).

3. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

5. (Optional) Top with a dollop of yogurt

6. Top with parsley

Enjoy!