Spicy Chana & Lentil with Kale

by | Feb 20, 2013 | Delicious Recipes.

Lentils are an amazing food and quick to prepare! They are packed full of fibre and as a result help stabilize blood sugar. They also have a lot of protein (17g per 1 cup cooked), contain B vitamins an d manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron.

Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tara

Ingredients

4-5 cups of small pieces of destemed kale
1 Spanish onion diced
1/2 cup brown lentils
1/2 cup dry chana beans / chickpeas
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ground coriander
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp masala powder
1.5 tsp chili powder
2 inches fresh chopped or grated ginger
1.5 tbsp turmeric
sea salt to taste
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Rinse lentils and chana beans well. Cook together in 2.5 cups of water. Bring to boil and let simmer for 25 minutes. Discard any excess water.
In a saucepan, heat coconut oil. Add diced onions and let sautee for a few minutes. Combine all spices and add to pan. Mix well together and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add lentils and chana beans and mix well. Allow to cook on low for 5 more minutes for the flavour to combine.
Add kale and lime juice and cover to steam until kale is bright green.
Serve as a main, or side. Enjoy!

Originally published at HEAL