Smoky Caribbean Power Plate with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Caribbean 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 salad inspired by Caribbean flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup quinoa
1cup sweet potato
1cup bell peppers
1cup spinach
allspice
thyme
garlic
1tablespoon tahini
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:
smoky caribbean power plate with lentils, caribbean, salad, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 1 cup sweet potato, 1 cup bell peppers