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Lentil Meatballs

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

This tasty dish with Italian flavor is a dekucious entree for a vegetarian meal

PREP 15 minMEDIUM HEATCOOK 10 minSERVES 4
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c cooked LENTILS
    • 1/4 c cooked QUINOA
    • 1/2 c CORN MEAL
    • 1/4 c chopped ONION
    • 1 clove GARLIC
    • 1 Tbsp ITALIAN SEASONING
    • 1 1/2 c MARINARA SAUCE
  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend.
    2. Form into balls of the desired size
    3. Sear the balls for 5 minutes in small amount of oil
    4. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
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Lentil and Apricot Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
Combining foods rich in Vitamin C and iron-rich foods improves 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
    1. In a large bowl, combine LENTILS, TOMATOES, SPINACH, PUMPKIN SEEDS, and APRICOTS
    2. Drizzle VINAIGRETTE over salad
    3. Stir ingredients well and let sit 15 minutes beore serving