Heart of the Home Winter Stew

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Pork bones are often less expensive and provide a rich flavor.

meat scraps

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of meat

💰Cheaper: ground meat

Ground meat can be more affordable and still add flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is generally cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano is often less expensive and adds a similar aromatic flavor.

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté for a couple of moments.

Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes to the onions and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.

Add chopped ginger and chopped garlic to the pot.

Add roasted sweet potato to the pot, stirring to coat with spices.

Add 1/4 cup of green lentils to the pot.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

After the sweet potato and lentils have cooked down, add 1 can of full fat coconut milk and stir.

Add fresh kale to the pot, stirring in the whole bag.

Portion the stew into bowls and serve.

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