Protein-Packed Indian Soup with Red Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Indian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep. 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 Indian Soup with Red Lentils

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: Slow Cooker Cuisine: Indian Courses: Breakfast Recipe Keys: D Diabetes-Friendly H High Fiber High Protein M Meal Prep P Plant Forward

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 6 Calories: 430 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegetarian

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Indian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup carrots
• turmeric
• ginger
• cumin
• 1 tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
• 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 indian soup with red lentils, indian, breakfast, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup tomatoes, 2 cups spinach

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