Lentil Bowl with Hummus and Chili Oil | Delicious Plant-Based Option

Ingredients

• 1 veggie bouillon cube
• 3 cups of water
• 1 cup of green lentils, rinsed thoroughly
• Salt and black pepper, as needed
• 5 thyme sprigs, leaves stripped off
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander powder
• 1 tsp of ground cumin seeds
• Red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped or crushed
• 1 tbsp olive oil, split for different uses
• A small zucchini, thin sliced (or replace with a bell pepper)
• Steamed rice
• Chili oil for drizzling
• Prepared hummus (store-bought or homemade)