Lentil "stallingonthekohlrabi" Stew ... ish.

Cat, I can't figure out where to buy kohlrabi (see previous posting and comments for purpose). I shall be on the lookout, but in the meantime I thought I'd post this anyway.

Makes 4 servings.

1/2 c. dried lentils

1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (I used Rotel) -- drain, reserving liquid

1 can kernel corn or 1 c. frozen kernel corn

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. chili powder

1 c. uncooked rice

2 c. water

Reserved liquid from tomatoes

Cook lentils according to package directions.

Cook rice according to package directions, adding the reserved liquid from the can of tomatoes to the cooking rice. Keep warm.

Drain excess water from the cooked lentils, but leave enough so that liquid is up to the level of the beans. In medium-sized saucepan, combine lentils, tomatoes, corn, and spices. Add other seasonings to taste. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Serve over prepared hot rice.

"ISH" happens to be my new favorite descriptor. You can't argue with the "ish." I decided that this lentil recipe isn't so much of a stew, but it's stew-ish. It's more stewish than soupish; it's more stewish than side-dishish; and it's more stewish than entreeish.

I'm embracing the "ish" right now for personal reasons too ...

... I'm adult ... ish ...

... I'm happy ... ish ...

... I'm creative ... ish ...

... I'm lonely ... ish ...

... I'm hopeful ... ish ...

... I'm fearful ... ish ...

... I'm growing ... ish ...

... I'm Katherine ... ish ...