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Healthy Living Recipe
Yummy Soups
Embrace Lentils
"Here's the scoop about many of my favorite soups, they are centered with lentil. The color and kind are of course a preference. However, the consistency, and what you add to the flavor, and whether you make the broth more soupy or chunky, can make the most difference in taste and presentation.
Lentils are a staple in my home because they cook fast and have great texture. Check out one of my favorite recipes below. Try it and let me know what you think." - RJM
Ingredients: 1 c lentil 1tsp salt 1 tb of your favorite seasoning 3/4 tb Italian or Greek season mix or use a combination of dried basil, and oregano 1 c mizuna, or 1 large chard leaf (remove stem) Add a couple of tomatoes 1/2 onion or a couple of whole shallots 1/2 red pepper Optional shitake and oyster mushrooms
LENTILS & SPICES
1 c lentil
1tsp salt
Season your soup to taste. Trust flavors you like. Create mixtures and use combinations that taste good to you.
1 tb of your favorite seasoning. I use a curry and mesquite mix.
3/4 tb Italian or Greek season mix or use a combination of dried basil, and oregano.
ADD SOME VEGGIES
There are lots of green options, I have used mizuna and chard.
1 c mizuna, or 1 large chard leaf (remove stem)
Add a couple of tomatoes
1/2 onion or a couple of whole shallots
1/2 red pepper
Optional shitake and/or oyster mushrooms
How About Some Heat?
Add a bit of jalapeno or a dash of cayenne, but taste as you go so that the lentil isn't overpowered.
COMBINE & COOK
Cook on low heat.
Lentils should be cooked in 20 minutes but leave the soup on low heat for another 20min or so, to let the seasonings seep in really well.
Fill a bowl.
Top with a few sprigs of cilantro and have at it!
Spicy Mung Bean Soup
creamy and delicious
Simmer beans in a pot with veggie broth until tender (approx. 40 min).
Combine seasonings and set aside.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onions until golden brown.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add garlic, tomatoes, and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Add spices and sliced pepper and cook for another minute.
Add beans and their liquid to the pot with the vegetables and spices.
Add coconut milk.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes, uncovered, on low heat.
Stir in the cilantro at the end.
Season with salt and lemon juice - yummy!
How about some heat?
Add a bit of jalapeno or a dash of cayenne, but taste as you go to make sure that the lentil doesn’t get overpowered.
Ingredients
1 c of dried mung beans, washed and soaked overnight
5 c of vegetable broth or water
1 t cumin
1/2 t turmeric
1 t curry powder
1 t garam marsala
1 T coconut, avocado, or olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 c cherry or grape tomatoes
2 inch piece of ginger, minced
1 small chili pepper (serrano), sliced
1 c coconut milk
Minced cilantro
Sea salt
Juice of 1 lemon
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