Turmeric Stewed Red Lentils & Cauliflower with Garlic Shrimp - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp coconut oil (for the shrimp)
• 1 cup onion (white; thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (fresh; minced)
• 1 head cauliflower (cut into medium size florets)
• 1 tsp turmeric (ground)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, optional)
• 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken)
• 1 cup lentils, red split (dried)
• 3/4 pound shrimp (baby; raw, cleaned (option to use chicken))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp lemon (juice and zest)
• 1/4 cup green onions (chopped; or cilantro, or both (reserve some for garnish))
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black; toasted)