Herbed American Southern Bean Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by American Southern 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.

CIF Approved

Herbed American Southern Bean Bowl with Lentils

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

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 16 Calories: 460 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free H High Fiber

Description

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

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup corn grits
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup green beans
• 2 cups collard greens
• cider vinegar
• mustard
• black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ avocado sliced
• 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: herbed american southern bean bowl with lentils, american southern, breakfast, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup okra, 1 cup green beans

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