Ginger Sesame Black Lentil Bowl

For the rice:

• 1 cup brown rice $.53
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the lentils:

• 1 cup black lentils $1.08
• 3 ½ cups water
• 1 inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced approx $.25
• 2 cloves garlic, minced approx $.10
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 6 ounces spinach $2.30
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce, to taste (use tamari for GF) $.10
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil $.07

Optional peanut sauce ($1.55 for the whole recipe):

• ½ cup peanut butter, natural, salted $.65
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari (GF), or shoyu $.20
• ¼ cup water (may need more or less for desired consistency)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup $.28
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice $.10
• 1 inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced $.25
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil $.07

Another sauce option ($1.50 for the whole recipe):

• Creamy Lime Dressing

Garnish:

• 1 large orange, yellow or red pepper $1.50
• sesame seeds pennies
• hot sauce or sriracha pennies