Lentils

Why Lentils?
Lentils contain 8 grams of protein per 1/4 cup and they are filled with fiber. Other nutrients include iron, potassium and folate. With spices and flavors that appeal to you, you can easily bring them more life!

What you Need:

1. 2 cups of organic green lentils ( I soak mine in water after rinsing for about an hour)

2. onion

3. 2 carrots

4. 2 stalks celery

5. vegetable or chicken broth ( I recommend Pacific brand or Trader Joes—both have no additives)

6. Tomato Paste

7. Cumin

8. Coriander

9. Paprika

10. Tumeric

11. Bay Leaves

12. Salt / Pepper

    What you do:

    1. Dice up onion, carrot, celery in small pieces and add to a large pot with olive oil. Cook on medium for 5 mins until softened.

    2. Add spices —1 tsp of cumin and salt then 1/2 tsp coriander, papkrika, 1/4 tsp tumeric, 2 bay leaves and a few turns of fresh black pepper.

    3. Stir into vegetables and cook them on medium for 5 more mins—-add a Tablespoon of broth when the the small bits form on the bottom of the pan. Let the spices simmer into the veggies to build flavor.

    4. After the second 5 mins, add a heaping tablespoon tomato paste and your rinsed lentils.

    5. Then add broth so that it just covers your lentils. I add a large pinch of salt again here.

    6. Bring to a solid boil and place the lid on.

    7. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 20 mins.

    8. Check lentils after 20 mins —check the tenderness and flavor. Cook longer without lid if you like.

    
    
    Enjoy!