Lentil stew with root vegetables and poached egg

The high fiber content of lentils and vegetables contributes to a slow rise in blood sugar levels. This helps to control the rise in blood sugar after eating, which is an important goal of diabetes management.

With 60 grams of carbohydrates, mainly from lentils, potatoes, parsnips and other vegetables, this meal is a good alternative to bread, especially for those who want to reduce their carbohydrate intake. In addition, the composition of the meal ensures long-lasting satiety, which helps to prevent cravings.

Serve: 2 PersonsTime: 30 Minutes

Ingredients for two persons

• 1 clove of garlic

• 150 g carrots

• 160 g potatoes

• 100 g celeriac

• 150 g parsnips

• ½ onion

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp tomato puree

• 1 tsp each mild and hot paprika powder (2 hot or 2 mild, depending on preference)

• 120 g brown lentils

• 1 tsp thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 clove

• 500 ml vegetable stock

• 2 eggs

• salt

• pepper

Preparation

Peel the carrots, potatoes, celery, parsnips and onion and cut into small pieces. Heat the oil and sauté the vegetables for about five minutes while stirring. Add the tomato puree and fry briefly. Sprinkle with both paprika powders. Add the lentils, spices and stock, bring to the boil. Peel and crush the garlic clove and stir into the stew.

Simmer everything over a low heat for 20 minutes. After ten minutes, carefully add the two eggs to the pan and do not scramble them so that the eggs cook completely.

Nutrition values*

This recipe contains per person: 619 kcal, 60 g carbohydrates, 23 g fat and 28 g protein.

Tips and tricks

The poached egg can be replaced with some smoked tofu, a little meat (ham/rolled ham/simmered meat/sausage) in the stew or with cheese/cottage cheese as a protein side dish. The lentils alone would also just about cover the protein requirement.

Diabetes Management

In your CamAPS FX App, the mobile application for controlling your myLoop, enter 60 grams of carbohydrates in the bolus calculator or choose between a preset meal in the "Meal size" selection menu at the top of the screen (this can be individually programmed in the "Settings" menu item under "Meal size") and you will now receive your individual bolus suggestion.

If you are not yet working with the myLoop, enter the corresponding bolus for 60 grams of carbohydrates.

Good to know

Did you know that garlic, onions and potatoes are root vegetables? Potatoes are considered a source of carbohydrates in the diet.