Tofurky, is one of the stars of the show in my spicy lentil stew so if you are concerned about your heart and have had to say goodbye to meat or sausage, this recipe is for you! Here's a link to the company who makes Tofurky. I had a lot of fun exploring their website.
http://www.tofurky.com/index.html
Ingredients:
2 cups dry lentils
1/2 pkg. Tofurky Italian Sausage
2 tsps. canola oil
1 medium onion, diced
*sun-dried tomatoes, chopped into 1/4 inch bits, optional
4 cloves minced garlic
2 carrots, thin sliced
2 potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
6 oz. can tomato paste
3 tbsps. chopped fresh savory herb, e.g. parsley, or thyme
1 quart vegetable broth or low fat chicken broth
1-3 cups water depending on desired consistency
2 tsps. curry powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1- 3 tsps. ancho or chipotle chili powder (how spicy do you like it?)
Salt/pepper to taste
Instructions:
Rinse lentils. Thin slice Tofurky sausages and saute' in 2 tsps. oil until they are brown. Set aside. To stock pot: Add 1 cup of water and remaining ingredients except for fresh herbs and Tofurky. Bring to boil, then turn to low and simmer for 1 hour. Add more water as needed. Add Tofurky and fresh herbs to stock pot and simmer for at least 30 more minutes.
*I like the little bit of tang from the sun-dried tomatoes but prefer them chopped up in tiny bits.
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