Tag: protein

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked lentils, rinsed
• 5 cups low-sodium broth
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped (1 teaspoon minced or 1/2 teaspoon powder)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup large carrot pieces
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
2. Combine lentils, broth, and garlic in a large pot with a lid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. 
3. Turn heat to medium. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, until carrot and sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• Water
• Pot with lid

1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
2. Add eggs to pot and add enough water to just cover the eggs.
3. Turn burner on medium heat and cover pot with lid. Wait for water to boil rapidly.
4. Remove pot from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
5. Carefully remove hot eggs and place them in a bowl of cold water.
6. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Makes 6 servings