Smoky Italian Salad with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine side dish 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 side dish inspired by Italian flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup white beans
1cup tomatoes
1cup broccoli
2cups spinach
basil
garlic
oregano
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:
smoky italian salad with lentils, italian, side dish, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 cup broccoli