One Pot Vegan Lentil Dinner Recipe

ONE POT VEGAN LENTIL DINNER RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
1 package (12 oz) ground beef substitute*
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
32 oz. vegetable broth
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup dried green lentils
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

*Lightlife.com sells vegan plant protein that substitutes for meat.

DIRECTIONS
Pour oil into Dutch oven. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Crumble the beef substitute over the garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned (2-3 minutes).
Add cumin and thyme leaves. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, cover and continue cooking for 15-18 mins. or until lentils and vegetables are soft.
Serve with artisan bread.

Note: cooking time is shorter if you prepare the lentils and vegetables in advance.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Dutch Oven
Measuring spoons and cups

Short Hikes In The Adirondack Mountains of New York State

 

A Guide To Short Hikes In The Adirondack Mountains New York State

Published By The Adirondack Explorer $9.95

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers And Backpackers


Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Frugal Kitchen: How To Revive Wilted Vegetables

A Simple Method To Restore The Crunch In Veggies

Works on carrots, leafy greens, celery. You can also store wilted vegetables in a water-filled container in the refrigerator.

Information from a Canadian source, about saving money, while helping the environment, by reducing food waste.

Food Waste In The United States

PBS NewsHour 8/31/19 video, discusses the affects of food waste on climate change, and how we can practice food waste prevention.


Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator,
and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.
To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Exercise-Avoidance Excuse Of The Month

Too Busy. No Time. Hectic Work Schedule. Family Commitments.

SOLUTION: Figure Out Where You’re Wasting Time. Slide In A Bit Of Exercise In Place Of Wasteful Activities. Start With 5 or 10 Minutes Daily, And Build Up From There.


Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Hiking Accident Prevention: Why Hikers Need Rescuing

 

Top Reasons: Lost, Injured, Unprepared, Hiking Alone


O N L I N E  N E W S  S O U R C E S

MSN.com (The San Francisco Chronicle)  Dangers Of Hiking Pacific Coast Trail Loom As 2021 Season Approaches By Gregory Thomas 2/21/21

Forbes.com Hawaii Proposes Way To Penalize Hikers Who Ignore Trail Closures By Will McGough 2/24/21

TheStar.com (Toronto Star) Rescuers Used Ropes To Save Unprepared Hikers From Treacherous Slope Near Vancouver By The Canadian Press 2/15/21

St.GeorgeUtah.com (St. George News) Zion National Park(Utah) Vistiors Rescued After Mocking Rangers, Hiking The Subway Unprepared By Spencer Ricks 7/31/18

BackPacker.com – Unprepared Hikers Rescued From Garfield Ridge Trail (New Hampshire) By Backpacker Editors & Contributors  – 6/26/18

AdirondackExplorer.org – A Rescue, Two Body Recoveries, And Advice For Unprepared Hikers – 2/19/19 (NY State)

PostStar.com (Glens Falls, NY) – Blog: Rangers Rescue Unprepared Hikers On Prospect Mountain  By Don Lehman –  12/27/18 (NY State)

DailyGazette.com – Adirondack Helpers Fill Staffing Void: Volunteer Program Will Be Helpful, But No Substitute For Mountain Rangers, and Hikers Being More Responsible  For Themselves” – The Gazette Editorial Board – 4/13/19  (NY State)

KATU.com – Raw Inteview: How Rescued Gorge Hiker Survived Night Alone, While Injured In Snow –  By KATU Staff 2/6/19  – Experienced hiker went off trail, got injured, and needed rescue.  (Mt. Defiance, Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Oregon)


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers and Backpackers


Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.