This is a simple crowd pleaser and is perfect to get the family consuming more legumes. Beans are a powerhouse of superior nutrition, and the most nutrient-dense carbohydrate source. They act as an anti-diabetes and weight-loss food because they are digested slowly, having a stabilising effect on blood sugar, which promotes satiety and helps to prevent food cravings. Plus they contain soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol levels (Fuhrman, 2014-2016).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green lentils (soak them overnight to ensure they cook faster)
- 1 onion
- 1 large celery stick
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 400g can diced tomatoes
- 3Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable stock
- 1Tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1Tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
Method:
- Cook onion, carrot and celery until the onion is clear
- Add sliced mushrooms and diced garlic, cook till soft
- Add lentils, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and vegetable stock
- Add rosemary, thyme and oregano
- Cook for 30-35mins
- Serve with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and choice of pasta or zoodles*
* I like to use wholemeal or spelt pasta. You can also use zucchini noodles if you would like a lighter option.