Healthy Cooking 3: Sprouted Lentil Stir Fry & Mushrooms Recipe: Celina Food Smarty

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a lighter option, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Soak the lentils overnight or for about 5 hours in water.

Drain the water from the lentils and cover them with a towel.

Rinse the lentils once a day to prevent them from rotting.

After a few days, the lentils will sprout.

Chop the garlic by smashing it with a knife to remove the skin, then chop it finely.

Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the sprouted lentils to the skillet and fry them for about 5 minutes until they are slightly toasty.

Add chopped fresh vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots) to the skillet.

Cook the mixture for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

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