LENTILS AND HAM
Healthy, full of fiber and protein, and you can use as many vegetables as you like to make this thick rich stew to your liking. Feel free to use corned beef or smoked turkey in place of the ham in this recipe, if your dietary practices are such. You can even leave meat out altogether, but I would suggest a little extra olive oil...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Bean Soups
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Sort, wash, and cook lentils according to package directions. They do not require soaking. They are usually done in 40-45 minutes. Halfway through cooking, stir in the chopped ham (or other meat).
- 2. While lentils are cooking, sauté garlic, onion, celery, and carrot in the olive oil, over medium-low heat, until soft. Set aside.
- 3. When lentils are done, drain and reserve liquid. Stir tomato paste into 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid until smooth. Add this mixture, along with the sautéed vegetables, to the lentils and ham, and combine well. This is just to moisten the lentils so they are not dry, but not to make soup. If more liquid is needed, add in a little at a time until a rich stew is achieved. Bring to a boil and heat through to serving temperature.
- 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adding Liquid Smoke seasoning enhances the ham flavor. Liquid Smoke is a vegan product and can be used to flavor the vegetarian version of this recipe.
- 5. To make in your Crock Pot: ~ Sort and wash lentils, and place them in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Sauté the vegetables in the oil as in step 2, and add them to the slow cooker. Top with the ham. ~ Stir the tomato paste into 1/2 cup water, then add that to the slow cooker. Cover with fresh water to 3" above the level of the ingredients. ~ Cook on low power 3-4 hours (high, 2 hours). Check water level and add more if needed, as the lentils absorb the liquid. ~ When lentils are done, season with salt, pepper, and Liquid Smoke.
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Irwan Bakar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.
Hugh Hogan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Fakhar Aslam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.
Arjun Jamal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the ham added a nice flavor.
Creazymalik 5
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your lentil dishes. The ham adds a nice smoky flavor.
Loveth Ayomide
[email protected]I've made this recipe with different types of ham and it always turns out great. It's a very versatile recipe.
Hunain Sardar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.
Noyn Bagom
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rivindu Nethsara
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.
Melina Sithole
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Sandra Okolie
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The lentils were so flavorful and the ham was cooked to perfection.
Joshua Arrow
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the ham added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.