MENSTRUAL PHASE RECIPE
Lentil & spinach dahl
Menstrual phase
A warming, budget-friendly dahl for heavy days: lentils and spinach bring plant iron, and coconut milk makes it cozy.
Why it works for this phase
Lentils and spinach add plant iron and fiber while you are bleeding; a squeeze of lime adds vitamin C, which helps your body absorb that plant iron.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- Sea salt + lime
Method
1
Step 1
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger in a pot 3 min.
2
Step 2
Stir in turmeric + cumin, 30 sec.
3
Step 3
Add lentils + broth; simmer 15-18 min until soft.
4
Step 4
Stir in coconut milk + spinach until wilted.
5
Step 5
Salt to taste, finish with lime. Serve over rice.
Heads up
This is education, not medical advice. Always loop in a doctor for your real health decisions.
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