Quick & Easy Coconut Brown Lentils (vegan)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup uncooked lentils (or 1 15-oz can)
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut (fine-flake)

Recipe

• 1 wash and sort through the lentils to remove pebbles, bad ones, etc. (if using a can, just rinse and drain.) bring the coconut milk to a low boil and add the lentils and spices but not the shredded coconut.
• 2 loosely cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils have softened. (if using canned-- this only needs 5-10 minutes for the flavors to impart.).
• 3 fluff up the lentils and mix in the coconut so it adds a nice crunch. serve with veggies and rice and enjoy.