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Thai Lentil Stew
YIELD Serves 6.
I made this last Sunday and we ate it for three days and enjoyed it each and every day. It's easy, filling, flavorful, and great for this frigid weather. Lentils, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they help in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber content prevents blood sugar spikes. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein. Best of all, they're super inexpensive and can feed a crowd.
This week try a Thai lentil stew:
INGREDIENTS
| 1 cup | red lentils |
| 1 cup | carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces |
| 1 cup | celery, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces |
| 1 cup | white onions, diced |
| 1 14 oz can | organic canned diced tomatoes |
| 4 cups | vegetable broth |
| 1 tsp | cumin |
| 2 tsp | curry powder |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| 1 tsp | coriander |
| 1/2 tsp | cardamom |
| 1/2 tsp | cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | ginger |
| 3 cloves | garlic, chopped finely |
| 1 can | organic unsweetened coconut milk |
| the juice of one lime | |
| 1/4 cup | plain yogurt for garnish |
PREPARATION:
Method
- Line the bottom of the slow cooker with rinsed lentils.
- Top with veggies, tomatoes, broth, and spices.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- Before serving add coconut milk and lime juice. Top with yogurt for garnish.
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