Lentil-Sausage Stew with Sweet Potato Croutons Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day (17th March) is a great excuse to make Irish classics like tender stews, seafood chowder, or shepherd’s pie.

Did you know an estimated 80,000 Irish are living in Australia today? So whether you’re feeling nostalgic for home, want to get in touch with your Irish heritage, or simply want to celebrate the day, here are some recipes for you.

MyFitnessPal is sharing a selection of hearty, Irish-inspired recipes featuring lean proteins and plenty of nutrient-packed green fruits and veggies for less than 400 calories per serving.

Lentil-Sausage Stew with Sweet Potato Croutons Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 5-inch sweet potato, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 340g ground turkey (or chicken)
• 2 teaspoons dried sage, rubbed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup (160g) onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup (200g) of brown or green lentils
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup (22g) shredded Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Pile the sweet potato cubes on a sheet pan with a rim and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Toss to coat and spread on the sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, place the ground turkey and sprinkle with the sage, paprika and basil, mix well.
3. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then crumble the turkey mixture into the pan. Stir and turn the turkey until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and stir for another minute, then add the tomatoes, lentils, 4 cups (1L) water and tomato paste and bring to a boil.
4. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low to hold a simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, then uncover and stir in the crushed red pepper, and cook until the lentils start to fall apart and thicken the soup, about 10 minutes longer.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve 2 cups stew with about 3 tablespoons of the roasted sweet potato cubes over each one.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 cups stew and 3 tablespoons croutons

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 370; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Sodium: 161mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 36g

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