Turmeric, Carrot & Red Lentil Stew
, 50–55 min, Serves 6–8
A warming, spiced vegetable and lentil stew with turmeric, ginger, and kabocha squash; finished with kale and served with sour cream or yogurt.
| prepTie marjoram with cooking twine | |||||||
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | Sauté onion, garlic & ginger, 3–5 min | Add carrot & squash, stir 5–7 min | Add marjoram, bay leaves, broth & lentils | Bring to boil, then simmer | Stir in spices & tamari, simmer 30–35 min | Add kale, cook gently until tender | Season with salt & pepper to taste |
| 1 large sweet onion, roughly chopped | |||||||
| 4 garlic cloves, minced | |||||||
| 2 in. piece of ginger, grated or minced | |||||||
| 1 lb. / 450 g carrots, roughly chopped | |||||||
| 1 lb. / 450 g kabocha squash or pumpkin, roughly chopped | |||||||
| 1 small bunch marjoram, tied with cooking twine | |||||||
| 4 bay leaves | |||||||
| 2 quarts / 1.9 L organic vegetable or chicken broth | |||||||
| 300 g red lentils | |||||||
| 1 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric | |||||||
| 1 teaspoon coriander | |||||||
| 1 teaspoon za'atar | |||||||
| 2 teaspoons sumac | |||||||
| 1/4 teaspoon cumin | |||||||
| 1/8 teaspoon cayenne | |||||||
| 3 tablespoons tamari | |||||||
| 5 stalks of kale, de-stemmed and torn | |||||||
| sea salt to taste | |||||||
| freshly ground pepper to taste | |||||||
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