INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb. Beets, peeled, small dice    
1/2 lb.  Onion , medium dice 
1 oz.  Garlic , peeled, minced 
 Vegetable Oil , as needed 
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Coriander , ground 
2 tsp.  Cumin , ground 
2 each Star Anise  
1 tsp.  Cinnamon , ground 
1/4 tsp.  Nutmeg , ground 
1 qt.  Chicken or Vegetable Stock 
3/4 lb. Black Beluga Lentils   

DIRECTIONS

1.) Saute beets, onion, and garlic until onion has softened. Add spices and cook an additional minute. Add stock and lentils and bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until mixture has reduced and lentils and beets have softened. Remove star anise and hold hot for service.