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Nerve-Calming Lentil & Veggie Stew

A hearty lentil stew simmered with carrots, celery, and warming turmeric, built to be an easy, nourishing weeknight bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 carrot carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup spinach or kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric optional, for nerve support
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in chopped spinach or kale and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.