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Healthy Weight Loss — Without Dieting

Mediterranean Lentil
Salad

Unlike beans, lentils don't require soak-
ing before cooking and can be prepared
in 20-30 minutes. They provide you with
a great source of molybdenum and folate
in your Healthy Weight Loss Plan.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked lentils
½ medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup tomatoes, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
4 TBS sunflower seeds
4 cups romaine lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out its health-promoting
   properties.


2. Combine all ingredients and toss. Serve with romaine lettuce.

Serves 2

Calories 385.64

Calories-Saturated Fat 18.27

Protein 19.63 g

Carbohydrates 44.63 g

Dietary Fiber 20.16 g

Soluble Fiber 0.79 g

InSoluble Fiber 2.17 g

Fat - Total 16.52 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Calcium 63.83 mg

Potassium 592.1 mg

Sodium 258.85 mg

Nutritional Profile