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Meatball and Lentil Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring meatballs and lentils, perfect for a comforting meal.

Total time
60min
20 prep, 40 cook
Per serving
554kcal
52 g protein
Difficulty
Moderate
Ingredients
£2.74
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • High Protein
Meatball and Lentil Stew

Nutrition per serving

This Meatball and Lentil Stew recipe contains 554 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 52g of protein, 54g of carbohydrates, and 14g of fat, making it high in protein.

554kcal
Protein52g38% of calories
Carbs54g40% of calories
Fat14g22% of calories
Fibre
8.7g
Sugar
14.8g
Saturated fat
4.1g
Salt
2.4g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic clove. Peel and dice the carrot.
  2. In a bowl, mix the minced beef with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 6-8).
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned all over. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
  5. Add the diced carrot and tomato puree to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the red lentils, dried thyme, and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
  8. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. If using, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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Meatball and Lentil Stew: questions

How long does it take to make Meatball and Lentil Stew?
This recipe takes 60 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.
Is Meatball and Lentil Stew suitable for meal prep?
Meatball and Lentil Stew is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 52g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Meatball and Lentil Stew?
The key ingredients are Carrot, Onion, Tomato Puree. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
Is Meatball and Lentil Stew healthy?
This recipe contains 554 calories per serving with 52g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Meatball and Lentil Stew suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 52g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk