• Begin by soaking your lentils. You want them to soak as long as possible so the stew isn't gritty. If you can soak them overnight, even better!

Step One

• Prep all of your veggies according to directions.
• Heat the olive or avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then, add in your veggies. Sauté everything for about 4-5 minutes, until edges are browned a little bit.

Step Two

• Then, add in all of the spices and ingredients in step two. Stir around with the vegetables until evenly coated, sautéing for another 1 minute

Step Three

• Add in the marinara sauce, vegetable stock, and rinsed lentils. Finally, add in the bay leaves, and stir until everything is incorporated.
• Put the lid on your pot, and simmer stew for 8 minutes.

Step Four

• Add in your chickpeas and kale. At this step, also carefully taste the stew to see how it's going. If the flavor feels flat or it's not salty enough, add a pinch or two more of salt to your liking.

Finishing it off!

• To serve, pour out stew into bowls while piping hot. Feel free to add any toppings you like, such as a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped spinach or parsley, or hemp seeds. Enjoy!