French Lentil Ragu with Mushroom and Farro

    • 1/2 c farro, uncooked

    • 6 cremini mushrooms

    • 3 cloves garlic, minced

    • 2 c mushroom or vegetable stock

    • 1 c French lentils, uncooked

    • 2 1/2 c stock or water

    • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

    • 1/2 yellow onion,, 1/2” diced

    • 6 leaves swiss chard leaves

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil

    • 1 Tbsp salt

    • 2 tsp turmeric

    • 2 tsp cumin

    • Slice cremini mushrooms, saute in oil and salt until all liquid is dissipated

    • Add the farro in the pot and slightly cook (parch)

    • Add water and turn heat on medium high. Simmer until farro is tender

    • Peel carrots and slice thin

    • In a separate pot add in oil, turmeric, salt, and sliced carrots followed by French lentils. Cook until fragrant and then add water into the pot.

    • Simmer until lentils and carrots are tender

    • Clean swiss chard by removing the stems. Slice the stems thinly and saute in a pan with oil and lemon. Add a pinch of salt and add the whole swiss chard leaves. Sauté until wilted

    • Place half of the mushroom farro on the far left side of a plate. Surround the farro by half of the swiss chard leaves. Follow the curve of the swiss chard leaf with the stewed lentils.

    • Enjoy!

  • Leafy Green Options:

    • Vata: Sautéed spinach, fermented cabbage

    • Pitta: Sautéed kale or swiss chard

    • Kapha: Sautéed kale or swiss chard with Chili Oil