Quinoa Lentil Stew

Lentil poop!
6 big bowls
Prep Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash cubed
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 4 medium carrot diced
  • 2 spears celery sliced
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ginger ground, to taste
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1-1/2 cup lentils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

Method

  1. Rinse the quinoa and lentils in a bowl or pan, then drain into a colander
  2. Peel the carrots, slice lengthwise, then slice in thin pieces
  3. Wash and trim the celery, then slice crosswise in thin pieces
  4. Cut the acorn squash into cubes; You can keep the skin on
  5. Combine olive oil, quinoa, lentils, herbs & spices and ground ginger in the crockpot
  6. Add the vegetables, except for the optional greens, and cover with the 6 cups water
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or more if needed
  8. 20 minutes before serving, turn the heat up to high and stir in optional greens
  9. Just before serving, add salt & pepper and remove bay leaves