RED LENTILS AND KALE WITH MISO

Red Lentils and Kale with Miso image

Provided by Dr. Marwan Sabbagh

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
4 cups Brain-Boosting Broth
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon white miso
1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
1 sheet nori, julienned, for garnish

Steps:

Place the lentils in a large saucepan and cover with 1 1/2 cups of the broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the garlic, sweet potato, celery, onion, tomatoes, and the remaining 2 1/2 cups of broth. Continue to cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender. Stir in the miso, kale, and sage. Season to taste with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, garnish with the nori, and serve.