Going Green

 

Going Green

Ingredients	6 servings	12 servings
Lentils, dry	3/4 cup	1 & 1/2 cups
Green beans, fresh, frozen or canned	1 cup	2 cups
Carrots, medium, sliced or shredded	1 & 1/2	3
Onion, large, chopped	1/2	1
Olive Oil	2 Tbsp	1/4 cup
Thyme leaves, dried	1/4 tsp	1/2 tsp
Black pepper	1/8 tsp	1/4 tsp
Vinegar, red wine	3 Tbsp	1/3 cup
Spinach, fresh	1 & 1/2 cups	3 cups

Rinse lentils with water and discard any stones or shriveled lentils.

Chop green beans, carrots and onions.

In a sauce pan, combine lentils, green beans, carrots, onion and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1". Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.

Drain lentils and vegetables. Add olive oil, vinegar and pepper. Toss to mix.

Wash spinach leaves.

Serve 1/2 cup lentils and vegetables with 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves.

We served Going Green with mixed fruit, a whole grain roll and milk for a balanced meal.

Food for thought: Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber which is good for growing kids. Adding carrots and spinach makes this meal colorful and healthy.