The Hero Pot | Lentil Vegetable Healing Soup

Split red lentils cook in just 10 minutes and are an awesome source of iron, protein, fiber, and disease fighting properties. And to me, they almost take like cheese! Ugh so GOOD!  I make a different version of this soup at least every week lately.  Broccoli and onions one day.  Zucchini and mushrooms another.  The ginger, turmeric though.  So divine.  Give this a try!

The Hero Pot

• A large pot
• 1 red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 small chunk of ginger
• 1 tbsp ground or fresh turmeric
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 cup red lentils
• ~6 cups filtered water
• ~1/2 cup broccoli
• ~1/2 cup celery
• ~1/2 cup mushrooms
• ~1/2 cup peas
• Lime and avocado to garnish

1. Prep ingredients: chop vegetables, mince garlic + ginger
2. Sautee onions and garlic in pot in 1/3 cup of water (keep a jug of water nearby to add as needed)
3. Add turmeric, lentils, sweet potato, and 5 cups of water and bring to boil for about 10 minutes
4. Turn down heat to simmer and add in rest of ingredients to simmer for about 15 minutes
5. Take your superhero medicine 😛 enjoy

 

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3 Easiest Favorite Healthy Lunches | Gluten Free, Vegan, Affordable

School, work, packing for kids, or just want easy healthy lunch ideas; I’ve got you covered!  Three of my favorite and most simple lunch combos. Watch this video to get the tips, snacks, and full recipes.

I base my lunches off the Physician Committee’s “Power Plate“: everymealpowerplate

Here are the three main bowls:

1. Mexican Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
• 1/2 cup Brown Rice
• 1/2 cup Black Beans (I like Eden’s Brand)
• 1/2 cup Organic Corn
• 2 Tbsp Diced Red Onion
• 2 Tbsp Low Sodium Natural Salsa
• 1/4 Avocado
• 1/4 Lime, Squeezed

2. Harvest Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Spinach
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1/2 Diced Organic Apple
• 3-4 Tbsp Raisins
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Red Onion
• 1-2 Tbsp Chopped Walnuts
• 1 tsp Maple Balsamic Dressing
• 1/4 Lime, Squeezed

3. Italian Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Kale
• 1/2 Summer Squash Spiralized
• 3 Chopped Baby Bella Mushrooms
• 4 Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Red Onion
• 1/2 Cup Cannellini Beans
• 1/2 Cup Engine 2 Brand Low Sodium No Oil Tomato Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Sunflower Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Kelp Shaker
• 1/2 tsp Kale Chip Shaker
• 1 tsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1/4 Lime, Squeezed

These can be modified with whatever whole grains, veggies, beans/legumes you’ve got on hand. Make them the way you like, and enjoy!