Step 1

Heat the coconut oil in a skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, garlic, ginger, and jalapeños for 3-5 minutes, until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Add the carrots and spices and stir to coat.

Step 2

Place the lentils in a fine mesh strainer and thoroughly rinse. It's important not to skip this step otherwise your lentils might have a gritty dirt taste. Rinse for 30-60 seconds and let all the water drain from the lentils. Once veggies are evenly coated, add the lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the red lentils are soft.

Step 3

Add coconut milk and continue simmering for 10 minutes until you have reached the desired thickness. Stir in salt and kale. Cook for an additional minute until the kale has wilted slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4

Serve over rice with fresh cilantro