Digestion Loving Recipe

Rich in flavour, this Kurami, Nutritionist approved lentil stew is low in salt, high in protein, and hits at least 3 plant points out of your 5 a day, and 8 in terms of variety of plant sources. Give it a go and let us know what you think!

Rainbow Lentil Stew [Serves 8]

Ingredients:

• 1 onion

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 sweet potatoes

• 4 small carrots

• 4 tomatoes

• 1 spring onion

• 2 bell peppers

• 600ml water

• 1 vegetable stock cube

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 200g red lentils

• 1 tbsp tomato puree

• 200g spinach leaves
  
  

Method:

1. Peel and slice onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

2. Chop the tomatoes, spring onion, and bell peppers.

3. Prepare your stock by combining the stock cube and water.

4. Heat the oil in a deep stock pot. Add the onion, garlic, and spring onion. Mix for 3 minutes.

5. Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, carrot, stir for 5-6 minutes. Once combined, add in the red lentils and sweet potatoes. Following this, add in the vegetable stock and tomato puree; stir everything well.

6. Cover the pot to cook for 10-12 minutes.

7. Add the spinach. Mix until the leaves wilt.