Thyroid-Nourishing Lentil & Kale Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 minutes.
2. Add lentils, broth, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Stir in kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Serve with: Gluten-free sourdough or brown rice.

Benefits: Plant-based protein + fiber, cruciferous greens for detox, warming spices to calm inflammation.