Easy Lentil Black Eyed Pea soup with Spinach. Masoor Raungi Palak Dal. Easy spiced protein filled soup. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Indian Recipe. Serves 3 to 4

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The days I want to change up the usual one type of lentil or bean in a dal/soup, I add more than one. The resulting Dal packs a protein punch. Black Eyed Peas with Lentils or mung beans is a favorite combination. filling enough without feeling overly beany. You can make this soup with just lentils or just black eyed peas. Add veggies of choice. I added spinach and green beans.

Indian soups and Dals are generally over cooked. ie. the beans should disintegrate easily and lentils should generally get slightly mushy or porridge like. That is the preferred consistency. You can cook for a shorter time for preferred doneness and adjust water for thinner or thicker consistency to preference. Make it oil-free by omitting the oil.

Make this easy Lentil Black eyed Pea Soup. Serve hot with flatbread, rice, or in a bowl.





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Reading for the day

James Cameron on why he eats vegan.

Reasons to watch Cowspiracy, now streaming on Netflix.

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Growing feed crops for livestock consumes 56% of water in the US.

in the US. Each day, a person who eats a vegan diet saves 1,100 gallons of water, 45 pounds of grain, 30 sq ft of forested land, 20 lbs CO2 equivalent , and one animal’s life.

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