Barbara’s Stuffing with Lentils

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1/8 tsp. cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 12 oz. package of Herb Stuffing Mix,
  • 1 1/2 cups of chopped celery
  • 1 cup of chopped yellow onion
  • 4 cups Aldi’s Simply Nature Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp. Smart Balance Low Sodium Buttery Spread or Aldi’s Countryside Creamery Homestyle Spread

Steps

  1. Rinse lentils and drain.
  2. Place lentils in large pot and cover with water about 2 inches above lentils.
  3. Bring lentils to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Add 1 cup vegetable broth during cooking time.
  4. Heat butter in large pot and add celery and onion. Cook for about 10 minutes until celery is tender.
  5. Add 2 cups broth and 1 cup water to celery and onions and bring to boil. Remove from heat, add stuffing and stir loosely until combined. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve with lentils on the side.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 cups
Servings: 6
Calories 506
Total Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 891 mg
Total Carbohydrate 86g
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 22.6g

To lower sodium content, substitute broth for another cup of water.