Green Lentil and Adzuki Recipe

Adzuki beans are very tasty. the pint-sized, high-fibre legume is also packed full of nutrients such as iron, potassium and zinc. They also have one of the highest amounts of protein among the bean varieties.

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Serving 4

Ingredients;

• 1/2 cup adzuki beans
• 1/2 cup green lentils (optional)
• 1/2 bag spinach
• 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 6 cups vegetable stock/water
• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Pinch of salt

Procedure:

• Wash the beans very well with cold water, and transfer to a medium pot
• Add lentils and vegetable stock and cook on low heat for 45-50 minutes or until soft. Be sure that the liquid does not dry out, add extra water if needed.
• Add pepper, onions, spinach, curry, thyme, garlic and salt. Stir very well and cook further for 15 minutes
• Add olive oil and, stir and cook for 5 minutes more
• Remove from heat and serve with bread slices or rice