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  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin

Method

  1. Rinse and sort the lentils. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery in a splash of olive oil or water until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the lentils. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Chef's tipStir in a handful of fresh spinach or kale during the last 2 minutes of cooking for an iron boost.

Storing leftovers

Keeps: 5 days in the fridge.

Freezer: Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Part of the week 1 meal plan.

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