A delicious warming bowl of lentils seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, hot pepper flakes, then mellowed out with creamy coconut milk.

Hearty wholesomeness in a bowl with easy to find ingredients and minimal effort.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ onion finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups red lentils
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk
• Sea salt and pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh coriander to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Melt coconut oil in a large saucepan
• Add onion and sauté until soft
• Add garlic and sauté until soft
• Add celery, carrots, paprika, cumin, and coriander
• Sauté 5 mins
• Add stock, water, lentils and tomato paste
• Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer for approx. 30-45 mins
• Stir in lemon juice and coconut milk
• Season with sea salt and pepper
• Top with red pepper flakes and coriander
• Serve and enjoy