Name: Smoky Lentils with Pomegranate + Mint
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb (455 g) smoked turkey (basically turkey ham), cubed into ½-inch pieces; 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, warmed; 1 (15 oz/425 g) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juices; 2 medium-large onions, chopped; 3 large carrots, scrubbed and chopped; 3 large stalks celery, chopped; 4-6 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 (16 oz/455 g) bag brown lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove any stones or pieces of dirt; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1½ teaspoons cumin; 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2-4 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar; 4 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves