Golden West African Chili with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Diabetes-Friendly, Cancer Prevention Education. 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.

CIF Approved

Golden West African Chili with Lentils

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: West African Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: A Anti-Inflammatory C Cancer Prevention Education D Diabetes-Friendly H Heart Healthy H High Fiber

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 50 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 9 Calories: 480 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free H High Fiber

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Diabetes-Friendly, Cancer Prevention Education.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups collard greens
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup tomatoes
• thyme
• curry powder
• bay leaf
• ¹⁄₂ cup plain Greek yogurt
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Warm a skillet or saucepan over medium heat,
   Cook aromatics and vegetables until softened,
   Add protein, grains or beans, and spices,
   Simmer or sauté until cooked through and serve with herbs or citrus.

Keywords: golden west african chili with lentils, west african, dinner, anti-inflammatory, heart healthy, high fiber, diabetes-friendly, cancer prevention education, 2 cups collard greens, 1 cup carrots

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