Protein-Packed Indian Soup with Red Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine breakfast inspired by Indian 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 breakfast inspired by Indian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1cup red lentils
1cup cooked lentils
1cup tomatoes
2cups spinach
1cup carrots
turmeric
ginger
cumin
1tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
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:
protein-packed indian soup with red lentils, indian, breakfast, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup tomatoes, 2 cups spinach