Smoky Caribbean Power Plate with Lentils

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Smoky Caribbean Power Plate with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Caribbean flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

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CIF Approved

Smoky Caribbean Power Plate with Lentils

Author: admin Cooking Method: Instant Pot Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Salad Recipe Keys: A Anti-Inflammatory C CIF Approved H Healthy Fats M Mediterranean Pattern W Whole Grain

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 11 Calories: 380

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Caribbean flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup sweet potato
• 1 cup bell peppers
• 1 cup spinach
• allspice
• thyme
• garlic
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
   Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
   Adjust texture with broth as needed,
   Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.

Equipment

• Cutting board

• Knife

• Measuring cups

• Mixing bowl

• Skillet or saucepan

• Sheet pan

Note

Food Is Medicine/CIF note: this recipe emphasizes whole-food ingredients associated with healthier dietary patterns, including vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, lean protein, and unsaturated fats. It is not medical treatment; patients should follow their individualized care plan. Feature image is a generated placeholder visual from Placehold.co, not copied from a recipe website.

Keywords: smoky caribbean power plate with lentils, caribbean, salad, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 1 cup sweet potato, 1 cup bell peppers

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