May has started out wet and chilly where we live which is keeping me interested in making warm soups and stews. I developed this recipes recently and it is not only packed with nutrition but also a ton of flavor and a bit of heat to warm you right through on a cold wet day. If you like curry…this is a must try!
Ingredients
2 cups dry mixed beans
1 cup red lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups coconut milk
½ red cabbage
1 sweet or red onion
3-4 large celery stalks
2 yellow zucchinis
2 green zucchinis
1 Chinese eggplant
3 Tbsp. Avocado oil (split into 2 portions)
2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. red curry powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse and drain beans and lentils and then soak in warm water for 2-3 hours. Once beans are ready, you can move forward with the rest of your recipe.
- Dice onion and place at the bottom of a large pot. Sautee the onion on medium heat in 2 Tbsp. of the avocado oil. Add diced cabbage and celery as you have it ready. Once they are softened add diced zucchinis and eggplant and stir together.
- In a separate dish mix together red curry powder, paprika, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, 1 Tbsp. avocado oil, and stir together. Then add this into the pot. Once all vegetables are coated well, add the beans and stir thoroughly.
- Add the vegetable broth and stir and then let simmer on low for 1 hour stirring every 15-20 minutes. Add coconut milk and let simmer for an additional hour (or more) until it reaches desired thickness and beans are to desired softness.
My favourite way to enjoy this stew is heated and topped with dollup of coconut or vanilla yogurt. It would also be great warm or cold in a whole grain wrap!
Until next time…stay healthy!