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Hearty Lentils Chickpeas Stew Recipe for a Light Lunch

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Legumes such as beans, peas, lentils, green beans, chickpeas, etc. are excellent foods that are rich in nutrients. They are rich in plant proteins, fiber, B vitamins, iron, folic acid, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. They have a low fat content and an excellent balance of proteins and complex carbohydrates.

I strongly suggest you to eat legumes more often. Have them at least 2 or 3 times a week in your daily menu.

I sincerely enjoy and love these types of lunch recipes. I like lentils the most, but I also like green beans and peas and beans and chickpeas. I usually prepare them as pots, but sometimes, I make it as a salad with legumes. I also use chickpeas for desserts.

This lentils chickpeas stew will warm your soul while energizing your body and filling your tummy with goodness and nutrition.

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Hearty Lentils Chickpeas Stew Recipe

Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 fresh pepper
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 clove fresh garlic
  • a couple of leaves of swiss chard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper and sea salt to taste
  • turmeric, dry oregano, paprika (optional)

Instructions

  • The rule for all cereals and legumes is to soak them in water at night if I plan to cook them the next day. Soaking in water dissolves phytic acid which is an antinutrient and binds nutrients. The next day, I throw away the water in which they were soaked, add a new one and put it to boil.
  • The preparation procedure is as follows: Put the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and tomato in a blender and blended them completely. I poured the mixture into the pot with lentils and chickpeas and added a little more water. I left it to boil and then reduced it to a low-heat. Cook for maybe half an hour on low heat, or maybe less. I honestly did not see how long it takes, but when the legumes are soaked before, it is much faster.
  • When the lentils and chickpeas were completely soft, I added fresh chard and mixed. Finally I added spices, salt and a little olive oil. Play with the spices, they make the final taste. Do not be afraid to add more. I added black pepper, paprika, some chili flakes, turmeric and mint.
  • The end result was a delicious dish that we ate in combination with a large fresh lettuce salad from my mother's garden.
    That's all you need for a tasty and healthy lunch. ENJOY!

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