Citrus Mediterranean Bean Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Mediterranean flavors with emphasis on Stroke Risk Reduction Education, Lower Sodium, High Fiber, Heart Healthy, Budget-Friendly. 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 Mediterranean flavors with emphasis on Stroke Risk Reduction Education, Lower Sodium, High Fiber, Heart Healthy, Budget-Friendly.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup cooked quinoa
1cup tomatoes
2cups spinach
1cup zucchini
basil
rosemary
red wine vinegar
1/4cup walnuts
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:
citrus mediterranean bean bowl with lentils, mediterranean, dinner, stroke risk reduction education, lower sodium, high fiber, heart healthy, budget-friendly, 1 cup tomatoes, 2 cups spinach