Herbed Ethiopian Chili with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Ethiopian flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved. 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 Ethiopian flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup lentils
2cups collard greens
1cup carrots
1cup sweet potato
cardamom
paprika
ginger
2tablespoons ground flaxseed
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:
herbed ethiopian chili with lentils, ethiopian, dinner, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 2 cups collard greens, 1 cup carrots