Golden Coconut Lentil Stew

 A grounding, cozy one-pot meal to calm the nervous system and support your energy.

Why it works:
The turmeric supports inflammation reduction. The coconut milk soothes the gut. The lentils stabilize blood sugar. The spices and warmth help you feel rooted—without heaviness.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1 tsp ground)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• Juice of ½ lemon or lime
• Sea salt to taste
• Optional: handful of chopped greens (spinach, kale)
• Optional toppings: fresh thyme sprigs, chili flakes, drizzle of olive oil or coconut yogurt

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add lentils, coconut milk, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
5. Add greens (if using) and stir until wilted.
6. Finish with lemon or lime juice and salt to taste.
7. Serve warm with your favorite grounding grain (quinoa, brown rice) or just as is.

Why I Love It

It’s deeply satisfying without being heavy.
It’s full of healing spices.
And it only takes one pot and 30 minutes.

Perfect for a quiet December evening or a slow weekend lunch.