Cajun Lentil Stew
Louisiana-style chili. Does it get chilly in louisiana? spice this one up with some red pepper if you want to. You know i like dat.
Steps
In a 3-quart saucepan , saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
Add water and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil.
Stir in lentils and return to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes , breaking them up.
Add wine , tomato paste , sugar , basil , oregano , thyme , salt and pepper.
Bring stew to a boil.
Then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Add zucchini and simmer 15 minutes more.
Discard bay leaf before serving.
Serve over grilled slices of polenta or steamed brown rice , if desired.
Ingredients
olive oil, onion, garlic, water, bay leaf, brown lentils, tomatoes, dry red wine, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, zucchini