Eat & Be Joyful

Diane Stewart: Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Warming Lentil Stew
Prep time: 
10 minutes
Prep notes: 
Cooking time: 
30 minutes
Yields: 
4 people
Ingredients: 

1 medium onion, chopped 2 parsnips or carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon sesame or olive oil
1 cup red lentils, washed
5 cups water
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
Chopped parsley or scallion for garnish

Directions: 
  1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion and parsnip for 10 minutes.
  2. Add washed lentils and water and bring to a boil.
  3. Skim off the foam. Lower the heat, add cumin and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon juice and salt. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with parsley or scallion
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