Velvety Mushroom Gravy & Lentils

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Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Calories 0.28 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces mushrooms
• 1 cup lentils
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 2 cups broth of choice
• 13.5 ounce can of unsweetened coconut milk
• olive oil
• pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Thinly slice mushrooms. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add olive oil, minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms have softened and started to brown.
• Next, add the thyme, sage, lentils and broth. Stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes and the lentils have softened, add the coconut milk and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened.
• Serve over brown rice or potatoes and with a side of vegetables!

Lovely Legumes

Have you ever heard of legumes before? Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably eaten them! Legumes are a family of plants that encompass lentils, peas, pulses and beans. What a delicious group of food! There are a number of different types of lentils and they all have a large variety of nutritional benefits. In general, legumes are going to be a great source of fiber. Fiber helps keep your digestion system working its best and helps keep your heart healthy as well. Legumes are also a great source of plant-based protein. Incorporating plant-based protein in place of red meat, even just once per week, is a great way to lower saturated fat intake. One of the best parts about legumes is how affordable they are too; one bag of lentils cost around $2.00 and can make multiple meals for a family of four!