This traditional Ethiopian Lentil Stew is a healthy, flavorful meal. It features a variety of spices, yet it’s easy to prepare and surprisingly low in fat. Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid, and vitamin B... so try a few variations and enjoy this guilt-free dish often!

Ingredients:

Berberé spice mixture:
1 Tbs. ground cardamom
1 Tbs. ground coriander
1 Tbs. fenugreek
1 Tbs. ground nutmeg
1 Tbs. ground cloves
1 Tbs. ground allspice
1 Tbs. cinnamon
1 Tbs. paprika
1 Tbs. turmeric
1 Tbs. ground black pepper
1 Tbs. ground sea salt
1 tsp. cayenne

2 1/4 cups water
1 1/4 cup red lentils
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1-2 Tbs. berberé spice mixture, above
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

Directions:

1. Mix lentils with water, garlic, onion, and 1-2 Tbs of the berberé spice mixture. Cook in an uncovered pot over low-medium heat for 20 minutes (or until the lentils have softened).
2. Add more water if needed.
3. Add the tomatoes and heat an additional 15 minutes.
4. Serve the dish alone, over brown rice, or with bread.

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The Nurses' Health Study analyzed 35,000 female participants and concluded that women who ate four or more servings of legumes a week were 33% less likely to develop cancer-causing tumors than those consuming one serving a week.

Another large national survey found that four or more servings of legumes per week was enough to decrease risk of heart disease 22% compared to those eating legumes less than once a week.

The health benefits of legumes may be derived from their unique phytochemicals. Legumes are also a major source of nutrients that are lacking in many American diets: magnesium, potassium, and folic acids. The official 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends five to six servings of legumes a week. A serving is considered a half-cup of cooked beans, dried peas or lentils.

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The Baltimore Animal Rights Coalition (BARC) is a Maryland-based advocacy organization with impressive campaigns making life better for animals and promoting a compassionate veg lifestyle.

Their current campaign seeks to eliminate battery cages from Wegmans Egg Farms. They also provide year-round community outreach, raising awareness about factory farm cruelty and the plight of farmed animals. This photo is from their participation in the Run for the Animals, hosted by Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary. Check out BARC's interactive website for their cool online store and information on animal rights, cruelty-free living, and their current campaigns.

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