Combining foods rich in Vitamin C, like apricots, tomatoes, and lemon juice, with iron-rich foods such as lentils, can improve the absorption of non-heme iron.
PREP 20 min / SERVES 4
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 c cooked LENTILS
- 1 small diced fresh TOMATO
- 1/2 c raw baby SPINACH
- 1/4 c PUMPKIN SEEDS
- 1/2 c dried chopped APRICOT
- VINAIGRETTE
- DIRECTIONS
- Combine LENTILS, TOMATOES, SPINACH, PUMPKIN SEEDS, and APRICOTS
- Drizzle VINAIGRETTE
- Stir ingredients and let sit 15 minutes before serving
