Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• salt (optional, 2 teaspoons)
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 2 cups chard, chopped
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or stock)
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chopped tomatoes
• low-fat plain yogurt (optional, 1 teaspoon per serving)

‍ Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Sauté onion and garlic with olive oil.
3. Combine sauté mix with the rest of the ingredients in a crock pot.
4. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
5. Spoon stew into bowls to serve and top with a dollop of fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt (optional).

Source: USDA / MyPlate