Some say the ancestors of the Mayans were from Atlantis. This ancient civilization sunk into the sea almost 13,000 years ago, the last time the Earth experienced a shift like the one predicted to occur around 2012. If you’re preparing for 2012, print this recipe out and put it with your dried lentils!

The movie 2012 was incredible! This post and recipe is in honour of a being alive at this fascinating time in history and for the sensational work of Roland Emmerich. I’m excited to see what the future will bring and will be preparing in fun, little ways.

Like stocking up in dried legumes (which last forever) and experimenting with healthy recipes:

Atlantian Lentil Soup: 2012 Special

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, soaked overnight and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large carrots, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped
2  (19 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
6 cups veggie broth
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp tomato paste

Preparation

1. Heat oil in soup pot and toss in prepared veggies on medium heat.
2. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in spices.
3. Add soaked & rinsed lentils, stock, tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
4. Simmer for 1 and 1/2 hours or until lentils and veggies are cooked.
5. Enjoy!

Using canned lentils:

1. Heat oil in soup pot and toss in prepared veggies on medium heat.
2. Cook until soft.
3. Stir in spices and cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add rinsed lentils, stock, tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
5. Simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Enjoy!