Red Lentil Stew With Root Vegetables

SERVES 4

1 cup red lentils

4 cups water

1 yellow onion

2-3 parsnips (or other sweet root vegetables like turnip)

4 cloves garlic

juice of one lemon

salt to taste

basmati rice

Place lentils in pot with 4 cups of water. Bring lentils to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Turn heat down. Chop parsnips, onion, and garlic. Add to pot. Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The more you stir, the creamier it will be. Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well. Put over rice. Enjoy!

Sautéed Broccoli

2 cloves garlic

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 large head of broccoli, cut into pieces

salt to taste

1/4 cup water

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir. Add broccoli and salt. Stir to coat with olive oil. Add water and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat until tender and slightly crisp. Enjoy!