Herb Lentil Grain Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil (or ghee)
• 1 white onion (diced)
• 2 carrots (scrubbed and diced)
• 1 shallot (finely minced)
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry lentils ((green, brown, or French))
• 3-4 cups of water
• 4 cups arugula (tightly packed )
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups brown rice (cooked)
• ½ cup basil leaves (packed, chopped)
• ¼ cup parsley leaves (packed, chopped)
• Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette ((see Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette recipe))
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)