Lentils are an amazing food and quick to prepare! They are packed full of fibre and as a result help stabilize blood sugar. They also have a lot of protein (17g per 1 cup cooked), contain B vitamins an d manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron.
Cook Time20minutes
Servings4
AuthorTara
Ingredients
4-5cupsof small pieces of destemed kale
1Spanish oniondiced
1/2cupbrown lentils
1/2cupdry chana beans / chickpeas
2tbspcoconut oil
1tbspfresh ground coriander
1 tbspcumin
1tbspmasala powder
1.5tspchili powder
2inchesfresh chopped or grated ginger
1.5tbspturmeric
sea salt to taste
1limejuiced
Instructions
Rinse lentils and chana beans well. Cook together in 2.5 cups of water. Bring to boil and let simmer for 25 minutes. Discard any excess water.
In a saucepan, heat coconut oil. Add diced onions and let sautee for a few minutes. Combine all spices and add to pan. Mix well together and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add lentils and chana beans and mix well. Allow to cook on low for 5 more minutes for the flavour to combine.
Add kale and lime juice and cover to steam until kale is bright green.