Spiced West African Breakfast Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine soup inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Diabetes-Friendly, Cancer Prevention Education. 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 soup inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Diabetes-Friendly, Cancer Prevention Education.
Ingredients:
1cup lentils
1cup fonio or quinoa
1cup okra
1cup tomatoes
2cups collard greens
thyme
curry powder
bay leaf
2tablespoons ground flaxseed
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:
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