When I come home from a 12 hour shift at the hospital, all I want to do is chill(i) the fu** out. Enter this bowl stage left. It’s packed with fiber (very filling), loaded with vegetables (greetings, nutrients), and even has a ton of protein from the lentils. A little sweet, a little smoky, a lot of comforting warmth to shake out the chillies during the month of FeBRRRRRuary. Recipe is below!
Ingredients:
- 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 head of celery, chopped finely
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers (I used 1 orange, 1 yellow)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
- 2 heaping tbsp essie spice Meko dry rub – adds that perfect sweet/spicy/smoky flavor
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup lentils
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can navy beans
- millet (prepared beforehand to serve over)
Directions:
- Chop the onion and saute, mixing until browned
- Add in celery and carrots, stirring occasionally
- Add in bell peppers and continue stirring
- Add garlic. Stir.
- Add in 2 cans diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, lentils, and spices. Bring to a simmer and let the lentils be absorbed for approximately a half hour.
- Lastly, add in canned beans and frozen corn. Stir for a few more minutes.
- Serve over millet or other grain.
6 Responses
I just had lentil soup last night! I love me some lentils. This looks like a wonderful way to use them!! YUM!! PS: you’re an avocado slicer extraordinaire.
What can I say? I’m a ‘cado afficianado…affician-cado??? Kind of works. Thanks for your comment, Christina! Trying to do good by my #bgb homies and get back on the blogging train. Love what you and Georgie are doing!!!
Omg this looks amazing! How many does it serve?xx
Hi Evie! I made this awhile ago, but I remember it being a huge batch, probably around 5 or 6 servings. It was a one pot wonder and on that note was absolutely wonderful.
I made this with a little of my own indian spices, extra corn, coriander, thyme and I had to keep myself from eating a fourth bowl last night haha
I love your recipes Katie💛💚
You are the best!! Thank you for this sweet comment!!