Lentil and Sausage Stew
This Lentil and Sausage Stew delivers 22g protein and 318 calories per serving — a high-volume, lower-calorie option for fat loss phases or high-frequency eating days. Batch-preps 8 servings quickly on the stovetop, making it one of the most efficient meal-prep formulas for weekly container volume.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(227g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Garlic
- •Lentils, Dry(480g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1440g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(3g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Spinach(284g)
Instructions
- 1Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks.
- 2While the sausage is cooking, prepare your vegetables: wash, peel and slice the carrots, slice the celery, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Once the sausage is cooked, add the vegetables to the pot and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent (about 5 min).
- 3Add the lentils to the pot along with the cayenne, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chicken broth.
- 4Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow it to come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Add more water if it gets too dry.
- 5Stir in the frozen spinach and cook for about 15 minutes more. Serve with a thick slice of crusty bread!
Nutrition — Per Serving
318
calories
22g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6g
- Sodium
- 427 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.8g
8 servings per batch · ~306g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lentil and Sausage Stew have per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of protein with 318 calories, 8g fat, and 42g carbs. The lentil base makes this a vegetarian-friendly protein source with fiber included.
How long does Lentil and Sausage Stew take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that batches 8 servings at once, making it extremely efficient for weekly meal prep. You get the most servings-per-batch of any recipe, maximizing your prep efficiency.
Is Lentil and Sausage Stew good for fat loss?
At 318 calories and 22g protein per serving, this stew is efficient for fat loss phases where volume and satiety matter. The fiber from lentils helps you stay fuller longer on fewer calories.
