Description
Plant based, oil free, and healthy, this Spiced Lentils and Collard Greens dish is a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 3 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed, chopped *
- ¾ cup brown lentils, picked through and rinsed *
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon regular chili powder *
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- Pinch turmeric (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch cayenne pepper (+/-)
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
Optional Toppings:
- Freshly chopped parsley (or cilantro)
Serving Ideas:
- Steamed Rice
- Zaatar Chips
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock soup pot, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat until the onions begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic and minced ginger, sauté for 30 seconds, then add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except for the collard greens, lentils, and baking soda) and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a low-boiling simmer, add the lentils and baking soda, stir well to combine.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the collard greens, simmer until the lentils are perfectly tender, approximately an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add the sea salt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for several minutes, then taste test and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Remove from the stove and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to marry. Serve with Zaatar Chips and/or steamed rice.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 6