Warm Gut-Healing Lentil & Veg Bowl

(Serves 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g. carrots, zucchini, spinach, peppers)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ avocado, sliced
• 1–2 tbsp sauerkraut or kimchi (added at the end)
• Fresh herbs (parsley or coriander)
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: squeeze of lemon

Method:

1. Heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in vegetables and tomato paste; cook until tender.
4. Add lentils and warm through.
5. Serve topped with avocado, herbs, and sauerkraut/kimchi.

Pro Tip:

Adding fermented foods after cooking preserves their live bacteria; heat destroys the beneficial microbes.