It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Chickpea and Lentil Curry over Basmati Rice
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 18 min
Ingredients:
- 1 can green or brown lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1” piece ginger, minced fine
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chili powder (add more if you’d like)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 microwave package basmati rice
Directions:
In a large high sided saute pan, over medium heat, add in a little bit of olive oil. Add in the onion and sweat for 7-8 minutes until softened and translucent. Add in the garlic and ginger. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and curry powder. Cook for 1 minute, moving constantly so garlic doesn’t burn. Add in the crushed tomatoes, chickpeas and lentils. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over basmati rice.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Meat-eater in the group: Add rotisserie chicken in with the chickpeas and lentils or cooked grown meat you have on hand.
Kid-friendly: Wait until the end to add in chili powder and serve theirs without.
Add spice: Saute some minced red chili in with the onion. Leave the seeds in for even more heat.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
