Vegan Red Lentil Stew

Place 4 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add peas reduce heat to low and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove peas with a slotted spoon. Reserve broth in the pot.

Add lentils to the broth; bring to a boil. Cook until tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil to melt. Add potatoes carrots and bell pepper and saute until soft 7 to 10 minutes.

Once lentils have finished cooking add the potato mixture cooked peas Swiss chard garlic salt nutmeg and pepper to the pot. Squeeze in lemon juice and serve.