Rainbow Italian Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by Italian 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 Italian flavors with emphasis on Stroke Risk Reduction Education, Lower Sodium, High Fiber, Heart Healthy, Budget-Friendly.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup whole wheat pasta
2cups spinach
1cup zucchini
1cup broccoli
rosemary
parsley
lemon
1tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
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:
rainbow italian bowl with lentils, italian, dinner, stroke risk reduction education, lower sodium, high fiber, heart healthy, budget-friendly, 2 cups spinach, 1 cup zucchini