Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 minsYields4 Servings

This delicious dish is so warming, comforting and grounding. It’s an ayurvedic style dish that nourishes the body and soul as it’s full of health promoting ingredients. It’s immune-boosting from the turmeric, ginger, cumin and garlic, anti-inflammatory from the turmeric and ginger, supports digestion with the cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper, it’s high in protein from the lentils and very high in fibre from the lentils and vegetables which also supports digestion. It’s a wonderful plant-based dish to include into your lifestyle.

Ingredients:

 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed
 3 cups water
 1 small onion, peeled and diced
 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced
 2 medium carrots, cut into half moons
 1x 400g can of chopped tomatoes
 1.5 tsp turmeric
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp cayenne
 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
 salt/pepper to taste
 handful of freshly chopped parsley or coriander to serve
 1 tbsp coconut oil for frying
 Serving option: brown rice, avocado, fresh herbs

Method:

1

In a medium size pot add the lentils and water, cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2

Reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until the lentils are tender (not mushy).

3

While the lentils are cooking, in a large fry pan melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 until onions go translucent.

4

Next, add the chopped carrots, courgette, tomatoes and spices to the large fry pan and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender but not too soft. Mix together well.

5

When the lentils are tender stir in the vegetable mixture, cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

6

Spoon onto a plate, top with freshly chopped herbs and enjoy!
Serving option - enjoy alongside brown rice and top with avocado.

Ingredients

 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed
 3 cups water
 1 small onion, peeled and diced
 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced
 2 medium carrots, cut into half moons
 1x 400g can of chopped tomatoes
 1.5 tsp turmeric
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp cayenne
 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
 salt/pepper to taste
 handful of freshly chopped parsley or coriander to serve
 1 tbsp coconut oil for frying
 Serving option: brown rice, avocado, fresh herbs

Directions

1

In a medium size pot add the lentils and water, cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2

Reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until the lentils are tender (not mushy).

3

While the lentils are cooking, in a large fry pan melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 until onions go translucent.

4

Next, add the chopped carrots, courgette, tomatoes and spices to the large fry pan and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender but not too soft. Mix together well.

5

When the lentils are tender stir in the vegetable mixture, cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

6

Spoon onto a plate, top with freshly chopped herbs and enjoy!
Serving option - enjoy alongside brown rice and top with avocado.

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