Crock Pot Lentil And Kale Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 2 cups chard, chopped
• 8 cups dried lentils
• 1 can vegetable broth (or stock)
• 1 can chopped tomatoes (16 ounces)

Method

1. 1 Sauté onion and garlic with olive oil.
2. 2 Combine sauté mix with the rest of the ingredients in a crock pot.
3. 3 Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. 4 Spoon stew into bowls to serve and top with a dollop of fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt (optional).