Green Lentil Stew

Name: Green Lentil Stew
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (uncooked); 4 Tablespoons brown rice (uncooked); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; black pepper; 1 Tablespoon vegetable paste (can sub miso paste); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 stalk celery (small diced); 1 carrot (small diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup red onion (diced); 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt; 4 cups vegetable broth; 7-8 leaves collard greens (chopped); 1 cup rice cake balls (optional)