Rainbow Italian Noodle Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine snack 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 snack inspired by Italian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup whole wheat pasta
1cup broccoli
2cups spinach
1cup mushrooms
rosemary
parsley
lemon
1tablespoon chia seeds
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 noodle bowl with lentils, italian, snack, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup broccoli, 2 cups spinach