Lentil Kale Stew - Just Maika Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils (rinsed to remove debris)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 3 celery ribs (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 quart of low-sodium vegetable broth
• 6 3/4 ounces coconut milk (about half of a 13.5 oz can)
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Quick Zhug Sauce
• 1 cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced )
• 2 cups kale (stems removed, washed, and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest