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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
- Rinse and sort the lentils. Set aside.
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery in a splash of olive oil or water until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the lentils. Bring to a boil.
- 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.