SERVES 4
In our house we have a running joke that Victoria could live off of salad, brown rice, and lentils. We call her diet “monk food” because she is so simple in her food habits and she loves to eat clean, basic meals. This recipe is one of Victoria’s all-time favorites, as it is simple and very satisfying. We play with many variations on cooking lentils in our house because we love the way lentils make our bodies feel. The Monk Bowl is super high in protein, fiber, and minerals that boost your energy and fuel your body as well as being easy to digest.
2 cups dry lentils
6 cups water
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. cumin
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
½ Tbsp. finely chopped chives
1¼ tsp. Himalayan pink salt
1 Rinse the lentils and pick out any stones. Place them in a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover. Let the lentils simmer for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
2 Drain the lentils in a strainer and give them a light rinse with fresh water. Set them aside.
3 To make the marinade, place the rest of the ingredients in bowl and mix together well.
4 Pour the marinade over the cooked lentils and stir well. Serve over brown rice.
The best sauce for the Monk Bowl is the Magic Tahini Sauce, as its slightly bitter, sour taste complements the hearty flavor of the lentils and rice.
