Turmeric Lentils
Easy to make, simple ingredients and make sure to DOUBLE the batch because you’ll definitely want to have leftovers 🙂 Try out this DELICIOUS recipe!
Lentil soups, cold lentil salads, lentil burgers…you name it. I make at least one of these recipes weekly! One of my two favorite combinations are ginger/turmeric cooked in lentil soups. I found a recipe quite similar to the one that I make for myself on a regular basis, except I like to add tomato sauce (instead of vegetable broth), extra veggies (like green peppers, carrots, zucchini, etc.).
LENTILS:
{High in fiber, lentils help regulate blood sugar which in turn helps to protect the heart from inflammation. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and has been shown to lower cholesterol, while tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks.}
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups lentils, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours
- 2 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of ginger, finely grated
- 1-inch piece of turmeric, finely grated (or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric)
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 box crushed tomatoes
- 2½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Directions:
Rinse and soak lentils for 2 hours, drain.
Heat the olive oil and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
Add all herbs and spices except the parsley, and sauté.
Add the lentils and sauté a few minutes, until coated with the herb mixture.
Add the vegetable broth and tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Makes 4 servings
Your heart will thank you for this cardiovascular-boosting day of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eating a diet full of heart-healthy foods will help protect your heart, and may even reverse some elements of heart disease. Note: Consult your cardiologist before changing your diet if you are currently being treated for heart disease.
website + article: (http://www.chopra.com/ccl/heart-healthy-foods-3-recipes-for-a-strong-ticker)
Cheers,
Cess