Recipe for cooking Ham and Lentil Stew

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Ham and Lentil Stew

Yield: 6 servings

3 C. diced ham
2 C. dried lentils
2 C. diced carrots
2 C. diced celery
1 C. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
4 C. water
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (6 oz.) bag baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Lemon slices for garnish

Mix all ingredients except spinach and lemon juice in a 3 1/2-qt. or lrg.r crockpot. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hr. or on LOW 7 to 9 hr. or until lentils are tender.

Stir in spinach, cover and cook 5 min. or until tender. Stir in lemon juice.

426 Cal; 9 gr Fat; 11 gr Fiber