Honest Earth® Kale & Lentil Bowl
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bag (26 ounces) Honest Earth® Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Sea Salt
  • 1 gallon hot water
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 pounds onion, chopped
  • ½ cup garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp salt, divided in half for cooking the lentils and for finishing as needed
  • 2 tbsp pepper, divided in half for cooking the lentils and for finishing as needed
  • 1.5 quarts low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 3 pounds red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 #10 can roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 pounds kale, washed and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, add the hot water and whisk in the potatoes. Allow to hydrate for 1 minute.
  2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring until tender. Stir in the garlic and half of the salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, and lentils and bring to a simmer over high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the lentils are tender, aout 15-20 minutes. Stir in the kale and remove from heat. Hold hot for assembly.
  3. Place ½ cup of the mashed potatoes into a bowl and top with ½ cup of the Lentil Kale Stew. Finish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
Recipe by Idahoan® Foods - Foodservice at https://idahoanfoodservice.com/?p=12546