"I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, easy on the pocket and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. —Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups halved fresh green beans
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2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
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1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
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1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved diagonally
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups beef or vegetable stock
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with spicy red pepper, undrained