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Lentils Smothered In Creamy Homemade Tomato Sauce

Lentils are packed with nutrition and are a main staple in my diet. Ive really come to love and appreciate all the great benefits these pretty little legumes have to offer. Pour dried lentils of different colors into glass jars and your pantry or kitchen will look exquisite.Lentils contain fiber and complex carbohydrates helping to stabilize blood sugar and increase energy. They are a good source of protein, iron, folate, and magnesium, making …

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Chickpea Salad Recipe With Lemon, Tomato And Bell Peppers

Chickpeas deserve more attention! They are a nutrient dense food that contains protein, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B-6 to name a few. It is thought that chickpeas can help increase the feeling of fullness, mostly likely due to the protein and fiber. Chickpeas may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.The vibrant lemon flavor with the crunch from the celery and bell peppers, coupled with …

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Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Recipe

If youre looking for an easy-to-prepare dinner to help to squeeze some nutrients and fiber into your family, you’ve found your perfect match!Say hello to quinoa and chickpeas, both packed with protein and fiber – gotta love that! PluThis delicious dish is also a great way to introduce your kids to quinoa with the tomato-ey sauce. Enjoy!Tip: This recipe serves two but we double the recipe to make enough for the entire …

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Sun Dried Tomato Spread

Hydrate tomatoes, drain. Place all ingredients together in Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight (except cheese). Next day – put all ingredients from bag in food processor and coarsely chop. Spread over mix into cheese. Enjoy with crackers and pitas!