Red Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 Onion diced
• 2 Tablespoons Garlic minced
• 2 Teaspoons Black Mustard Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
• 1 Small Carrot diced
• 2 Cups Cauliflower small florets
• 1 1/4 Cups Red Lentils rinsed
• 6 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Tomato diced
• 2 Cups Broccoli small florets
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped for garnish

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until tender. Add the mustard seeds and stir until they begin to pop. Add the other spices and sauté 1 minute. Add the carrot and cauliflower and stir to coat. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to low and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 25 minutes. Add the tomato, broccoli, and salt and continue to simmer 5 more minutes. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley or cilantro.