Lentils are an amazing food and quick to prepare! They are packed full of fibre and as a result help stabilize blood sugar. They also have a lot of protein (17g per 1 cup cooked), contain B vitamins and manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron.
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Spicy Chana and Lentil with Kale
Ingredients:
4-5 cups of small pieces of de-stemed kale
1 Spanish onion, diced
1/2 cup brown lentils
1/2 cup dry chana beans (or chickpeas)
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ground coriander
1 tbsp fresh ground cumin
1 tbsp masala powder
1.5 tsp chili powder
2″ fresh chopped or grated ginger
1.5 tbsp turmeric
1 lime, juiced
sea salt to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse lentils and chana beans well. Cook together in 2.5 cups of water. Bring to boil and let simmer for 25 minutes. Discard any excess water.
- In a saucepan, heat coconut oil. Add diced onions and let sautee for a few minutes. Combine all spices and add to pan. Mix well together and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and chana beans and mix well. Allow to cook on low for 5 more minutes for the flavour to combine.
- Add kale and lime juice and cover to steam until kale is bright green.
- Serve as a main, or side. Enjoy!
This recipe was provided by Registered Nutritional Consultant, Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlete and NCCP Trained Coach, Tara Postnikoff. You’ll want to check out her website by Clicking Here. The Naked Label loves Tara’s drive and specialized coaching in Healthy Eating and Active Living.
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Photo of lentils by: Maggie Hoffman.
Photo of dried chickpeas by: Raúl Hernández González.
