Lentil Stew Over Couscous

Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 cups lentils, rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, cut lengthwise into halves,then cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 1/2-5 cups hot cooked couscous

Recipe

• 1 combine lentils, water, tomatoes, broth, celery, onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, marjoram and black pepper in the crockpot.
• 2 stir; cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
• 3 add vinegar and olive oil, stir, serve over couscous.
• 4 garnish with carrot curls and celery leaves.