Swiss Chard with Red Lentils and Carrots

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 servings
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup carrots, sliced, reserve a few slices for garnish
• 1 cup red lentils, cooked
• 1 cup brown lentils, cooked
• 2 cups brown rice, cooked
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp. cayenne
• 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped and steamed
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes for garnish, sliced

Instructions

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions. You will need 2/3 cups dry rice to yield 2 cups cooked. Cook lentils according to package directions. You will need ½ cup of each type of lentil to yield 1 cup cooked. Steam the Swiss chard on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the vegetable stock, carrots, lentils, rice, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes. Place the lentil rice mixture into a mold (small bowl will work), invert onto plate forming a mound, and cover with Swiss chard. Garnish with carrots and tomatoes