Ham and Lentil Stew

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced ham
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 2 cups diced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 cups water
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except spinach and lemon juice in a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW 7 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in spinach, cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition

Per serving: 426 Cal; 9 gr Fat; 11 gr Fiber