Easy
Good for Muscle Building
Lentil Protein Stew Warrior
Rooted in Indian dal traditions, this lentil stew fuels muscle building with plant-based protein, ideal for vegetarian athletes in strength training.
53
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
38 min
Cook Time
53 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
1.50 cups
Lentils
dried
3.00 cups
Spinach
chopped
2.00
Carrots
diced
1.00
Onion
chopped
4.00 cups
Vegetable broth
1.00 tsp
Cumin
0.50 tsp
Turmeric
3.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Sauté onion, garlic, carrots in a pot for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
2
Add lentils, broth, cumin, turmeric; bring to boil.
3
Simmer for 30 minutes until lentils soften.
30 minutes
4
Stir in spinach until wilted.
3 minutes
5
Serve with whole grains for extra carbs.