This morning I got home and faced the demon that is cleaning out my car. I unloaded 11 different tupperware containers. 11. Here’s a page break to represent a moment of silence…
Though I’m feeling extremely fulfilled (working at the hospital, getting a Master’s in something I feel such passion for, sharing with the world my kitchen creations, volunteering for an organization I care about, dancing with an amazing company etc etc), my schedule is just that – FULL AND FILLED. So I need meals that require just one pot and that are easily POTable (like portable with a Boston accent, kehds.) Welcome to this stew. Lots of vegetables, protein, and added in fats for an incredibly easy dinner / lunch / breakfast? / snack. I enjoyed this while it was hot, and also while still cold in one of said 11 tupperware as I raced from work to dance one evening. So yeah this versatile meal doesn’t discriminate against temperature, and I’m (tempera)sure you’re gonna love it. Recipe below!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red lentil
- 1.5-2 cups vegetable broth (more liquid = soupier texture…I used 1.5 because I wanted more of a sludgy mess…mMmmMm way to really sell it with those adjectives, Katie…)
- 1 large can diced tomatoes (mine was 28 oz)
- 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 bunch of kale, rinsed and ripped into small pieces
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- celery seed
- garlic powder
- 3 bay leaves
Do this:
- chop onion and place in large pan with olive oil – let sauté until onion is browned
- add in garlic and let saute for another minute or so
- add in large can of diced tomato – let simmer for 3 minutes
- add in spices (salt, pepper, celery seed, garlic powder, basil, bay leaves – just a few sprinkles of each)
- add in fresh chopped tomatoes
- add in vegetable broth and lentils
- let simmer for 30-40 minutes
- add in chopped kale and let simmer until wilted down
Paired with roasted root vegetables (covered in olive oil, salt, pepper and in the oven at 400 for 30-40 minutes) and avocado.
2 Responses
Hi Katie!
Just came across your blog and I may or may not of just binged read through a bunch of your posts while laying in bed : )
What Functional Nutrition Masters program are you in? I have been looking for a program so I would really love to know. Thanks!!
Haha, thank Sarah! It’s through University of Western States – just finished my second semester and I absolutely love it. Email me with any questions! twistoflemons@gmail.com