Chipotle Black Lentils

Steps to make

1. 1

   Cook rice

   35 min
   

   In a saucepan, combine 1 cup rinsed brown rice with 2 cups cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25-35 minutes or until cooked.

2. 2

   Cook garlic

   2 min
   

   In the meantime, in a large pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

4. 3

   Add chipotle paste

   1 min
   

   Add in 1 tablespoon chipotle paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5. 4

   Add tomatoes, soy sauce and vegetable stock

   30 min
   

   Add in 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, and 1 cup vegetable stock and stir to combine. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 20-30 minutes.

6. 5

   Prepare cilantro yogurt sauce

   3 min
   

   Meanwhile, combine 2 cups roughly chopped cilantro, 1 cup plant-based yogurt, juice of ½ lime, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

7. 6

   Cook corn

   10 min
   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 years of corn. Cook for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway until the corn is cooked and tender.

8. 7

   Chop corn

   2 min
   

   Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the pot. Cut the corn into smaller pieces. Set aside.

9. 8

   Add lentils and lime juice

   5 min
   

   Once the chipotle tomato sauce is ready, add in 4 cups cooked lentils and juice from 1 lime and stir to coat. Cook for another 5 minutes until the lentils are warmed through. Taste and adjust with salt if needed.

10. 9

    Serve

    

    Divide the rice among bowls and top with chipotle lentils, corn, lime wedges and cilantro yogurt sauce. Serve and enjoy!