Protein-Packed Middle Eastern Tacos with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

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Protein-Packed Middle Eastern Tacos with Lentils

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: Instant Pot Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch Recipe Keys: C Cancer Prevention Education C Cruciferous Vegetables F Food Is Medicine L Legume-Rich L Lower Sodium

Prep Time 12 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 32 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 12 Calories: 500 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup cucumber
• 2 cups greens
• 1 cup tomatoes
• sumac
• mint
• tahini
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
   Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
   Adjust texture with broth as needed,
   Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.

Keywords: protein-packed middle eastern tacos with lentils, middle eastern, lunch, cancer prevention education, cruciferous vegetables, legume-rich, lower sodium, food is medicine, 1 cup cucumber, 2 cups greens

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