1jalapeno pepperomit if you wish, seeds removed and diced small
1cupdry red lentilssoaked for 2 hours and rinsed
28ozcan whole tomatoes
2cupswater
1bunch lacinato kaleroughly chopped
To serve
1cupbasmati rice
2cupswater
Pinchsea salt
Hemp Hearts
Instructions
Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.
In a large stock pot, add ¼ cup water and diced onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes and then add in the garlic, ginger, jalapeño, turmeric and cumin powder. Heat until nice and fragrant. Add water as needed.
Stir in the soaked/rinsed red lentils, 1 can whole tomatoes, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30-35 minutes (until the lentils are tender). Blend half of the mixture with an immersion blender or in a blender (carefully). Pour back into the stock pot and stir in the kale. Cover and allow the kale to wilt into the lentils. Serve over basmati rice.