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Summer Stew

Servings: 4
Calories: 338kcal

Equipment

  • 1 4 quart + stainless pot

Ingredients

Saute:

  • 1/3 c ghee
  • 1 large onion or 2 medium until translucent

Add spices

  • 1/4 t fenugreek
  • 1/4 t mustard seeds
  • 1/4 t cumin seeds

Add and cook down till mushy:

  • 7 Roma tomatos
  • 3/4 t curry powder

Add:

  • 2 liters of water
  • 1/4 t saffron
  • 1 nice sized lemongrass stalk tied in a bow
  • 1/4 c fresh or dried peas
  • 1/3 c dry lentils that have been soaked at least 3-5 hrs in filtered water

Simmer on low for 45 minutes.

Last 15 min add 2 T amaranth

Turn off heat.

15-20 minutes before serving add

  • 4 small zucchinis diced (about 3 cups loosely packed)
  • 1/2 organic lemon squeeze out juice and throw in rind
  • 1 t salt

Cook down until still bright green, but softened

  • 1 c sunflower seeds toast separately in a small skillet, add to top

Notes

You can use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds as a topping. Pumpkin seeds provide more zinc, and sunflower seeds provide more thiamine as well as a wide range of nutrients.