DAY 1: Creamy Lentil Stew, Brown Rice, and Easy Cabbage Slaw

Creamy Lentil Stew

  • 1 onion, peeled & chopped

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • 1/8 – ¼ tsp mild cayenne pepper

  • 3 Tbsp veggie broth powder

  • 3 cups hot water

  • 1 cup green lentils

  • 1 yam, peeled & cubed

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 2 oz cream cheese

  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

Heat a large, heavy pan over medium heat. Add oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne to onions and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix veggie broth with water; stir to dissolve. Add broth, lentils and yams to onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer. Cook until lentils and yams are tender, about 25-30 minutes. Stir in raisins and cream cheese. Serve, topped with sliced avocado.

Brown Rice

  • 2 cups brown rice

  • 5 cups water

  • 1 – 1½ tsp sea salt

  • Butter (optional)

Instructions

Place rice, water and salt in a saucepan; stir. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Set aside half for Day 3. Serve remaining rice with butter.

Easy Cabbage Slaw

  • ½ head cabbage, thinly sliced

  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise

  • ½ Tbsp sugar

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Place cabbage in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add to cabbage & stir.