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IT'S A LENTIL

Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.
(Number of Powerfoods: 3)

1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL

1 LARGE CARROT, CHOPPED

1 STALK CELERY, CHOPPED

½ ONION,FINELY CHOPPED

2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED

3 CUPS LOW-SODIUM VEGETABLE BROTH

1 CUP DRIED GREEN LENTILS, PICKED OVER AND RINSED

1 CAN (4 OUNCES) GREEN CHILES, DRAINED

SALT AND PEPPER

2 TABLESPOONS RED WINE VINEGAR

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Toss in the carrot, celery, onion, and

garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the broth, lentils, and chiles. Season with salt
and pepper.

2. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for 2 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 221 calories, 11 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 355 mg sodium,

9 g fiber