Ingredients
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2 cups dry lentils
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2 quarts vegetable broth
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound turkey sausage
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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sea salt to taste
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1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
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Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5 more minutes.
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Stir sausage mixture into simmering lentils. Continue to simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 240 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 240 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 670mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 18g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 563mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
