Lentils for Sasha B
Lentils for Sasha B
Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fibre. This meal (Lentils for Sasha B) will satisfy your taste buds and fill your belly while enhancing your brainpower.
Serves 2-4
Lentils for Sasha B Ingredients:
- 1 x pack of brown or green lentils
- 5-6 medium carrots, chopped
- a cup of chopped celery
- tin of organic tomatoes
- a handful of cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 x medium red onion, chopped
- Crushed garlic to taste
- Himalayan salt and ground black pepper
- 2 x 500 ml Organic vegetable stock
- your favourite fresh herbs (coriander, basil, rocket, parsley etc)
- Broccoli or alfalfa sprouts
- Two handfuls of fresh spinach, chopped (Optional)
Method:
- Soak the lentils overnight in filtered boiling water
- In the morning, strain and rinse.
- Place lentils, carrots and celery in a pot, with sufficient liquid organic vegetable stock
- Bring to the boil and then slow cook on low heat until cooked through (30-45 mins)
- Add the spinach 10 minutes before the end of cooking time
- Strain and set aside. (Retain the liquid to add later)
- In a separate pan, saute the onions and garlic (use vegetable stock rather than oil to prevent sticking).
- Now add the tinned tomato and season with salt and pepper.
- Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes
- Now add the lentil mix by the spoonful until the desired ratio and consistency is reached.
- Add the fresh cherry tomatoes
- Garnish with sprouts, the fresh herbs and basil pesto
Blog post written by Chantal Du Chenne, Gut Health advocate and Lifestyle Coach, and owner/ operator of the DripBar.
BIO: Chantal is a B.Sc.Hons Allied Health with an international diploma in Nutrition and Sports Nutrition. Chantal is a passionate Gut Health advocate & holistic Lifestyle Coach, specialising in the improvement and management of the chronic diseases of lifestyle, the illnesses and diseases associated with dietary excess and their relationship to leaky gut and dysbiosis (imbalance) of the gut microbiome. These conditions include IBS, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, obesity, acne, eczema, depression, anxiety, auto-immune, hormone imbalance, cognitive decline etc.
Over her 25 year career, Chantal has held various positions within the health and wellness industry – including 10 years as the Executive Head of Vodacom’s corporate wellness & mobile health programs. Chantal is the owner/ founder of the DripBar which offers vitamin and mineral drip therapy in improving micronutrient deficiencies. She is also the founder/owner of a Kombucha brewery which produces the brand of organic green tea ‘booch’ called theFarmacy.
Chantal is a competitive cyclist, a plant strong vegan and mom to two grown up girls.
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