Citrus Italian Skillet with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Italian 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.
A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Italian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup white beans
1cup mushrooms
1cup zucchini
2cups spinach
basil
garlic
oregano
2tablespoons ground flaxseed
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan if desired,
Combine ingredients with olive oil, herbs, spices, and citrus,
Roast or bake until vegetables are tender and protein is cooked through,
Serve warm with fresh herbs or lemon.
Keywords:
citrus italian skillet with lentils, italian, dinner, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup zucchini