Three-bean Super Stew

Ingredients

 * salt and ground white pepper to taste
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (reserve a few whole sprigs for garnish)
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 small red onion, diced
 * 1 small green bell pepper, diced
 * 1 large tomato, cored and diced
 * 1 tsp cumin seed
 * 1 tsp coriander
 * 1 tbsp peeled, minced fresh ginger
 * 2 cups vegetable stock
 * 1 cup cooked lentils
 * 1 cup cooked black beans
 * 1 cup cooked chickpeas

Directions

 * 1) In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
 * 2) Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until soft.
 * 3) Add tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and juicy, about 2 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in cumin, coriander and ginger, and mix well.
 * 5) Add stock, lentils, black beans, chickpeas and cilantro and simmer, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Serve hot over rice and garnish with cilantro.