Organic Ginger Carrot Lentil Stew
Gluten Free 8 hour slow cook crock pot
NOTE: I use only organic and non-GMO products in my recipes.
Place the
following in crock pot to simmer on high for about 15 minutes:
-4 cups of
organic broth (chicken or vegetable)
-½ tsp of
ground turmeric
-½ tsp of
ground ginger
-½ tsp of
onion powder
-½ tsp of garlic
powder
-Pepper to
taste (I sprinkle across the top and stir)
ADD the following
and simmer on low for 4 hours:
-2 cups of
pre-soaked organic red lentils
-4 cups of
shredded carrots**
ADD 16 oz
bag of organic veggies of your choice and simmer on low for an additional 3-4
hours:
-2 cups of
pre-soaked organic red lentils+
-4 cups of
shredded carrots**
**This batch was actually all of the carrot fiber left over
from that morning’s juicing. It is the equivalent of shredded carrots with the
moisture removed. The vegetables for this batch was an organic “Santa Fe” blend
which consisted of red beans, carrots, broccoli, and green beans.
+organic red lentils are soaked overnight.
Side note: I have a gluten sensitivity, not an allergy and I am a MAJOR raw foodie/green smoothie addict. A hearty stew like this is a nice way to satisfy my craving for starches since I do not consume pasta or rice.
TRIVIA: Did you know that corn starch is BAD? Yes, it's a genetically modified food which has been shown to cause health problems. The healthy alternative to thicken stews, soups, and sauces is to add ground oatmeal.
