Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1" cubes)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups kale (chopped, or collard greens, Swiss chard, or other greens)
  • 2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen, cut into 2" pieces)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • juice of 1/2 of a lime
  • wedges lime (for squeezing)

Instruction

  • Place a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the diced chicken, onion and garlic then cook for approximately 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and onion, stir until completely dissolved, and then cook for 2 additional minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, mint and turmeric. Mix well then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add lentils and tomato paste then stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high and return to a boil. Once stew reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender—this could take anywhere from 25–45 minutes so test them often after 25 minutes.
  • When the lentils are nearly tender—about 10–15 minutes before you are ready to serve—add the chopped greens, green beans and salt and pepper to taste then cook until tender.
  • Stir in the juice of ½ lime just before serving. Serve the stew nice and hot over freshly steamed basmati or other long grain rice, with a few lime wedges on the side for a little extra zip. Enjoy!