Lentil Stew

1/2 lb dried lentils
6 c water
3 stock cubes
1 can tomato paste
1/2 c each chopped carrots, celery
1 box frozen spinach or 1/2 c fresh parsley


Boil for 45 minutes - 1 hour until everything is tender. In the winter,
I make dumplings using the recipe on the side of the Bisquick box and
boil them in the stew.

Variation can be made with split peas, as well. For split pea soup,
ditch the tomato and spinach, andd 2 T vinegar during the last 5
minutes of cooking. Top it with croutons.



Or try this:
Saute in a a little oliveoil: 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 1 zucchini,
chopped, along with 1/2 can corn and maybe some crushed red pepper.
Stir in a can of beans (black beans orpintos are my faves in this). To
jazz it up, add some chili powder, cumin, and / or hot sauce. Also add
chiles or jalapenos if you like.

You can serve this in a flourtortilla as a burrito filling with
shredded cheddar cheese, or you can serve it on a plate alongside a
heap of rice, with some guacamole and chips.