Nigerian lentil and vegetable stew

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 300 g brown or red lentils, rinsed
• 4 medium tomatoes, washed and blended
• 1 medium tatashe (red bell pepper), washed and blended
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium carrot, washed and diced
• 150 g spinach or ugu, washed and shredded
• 2 tbsp groundnut oil
• 800 ml water
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Heat the oil and fry the onion until soft, then add the blended tomato and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
2. 2Step 2. Add the rinsed lentils, carrot and water, bring to the boil and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
3. 3Step 3. Stir in the shredded greens and cook for a further 3 minutes.
4. 4Step 4. Season lightly and serve with brown rice, boiled yam or sweet potato.

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