Spiced West African Grain Bowl with Lentils

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Spiced West African Grain Bowl with Lentils A CIF Food Is Medicine snack inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Heart Healthy, Omega-3, Lower Sodium, High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory. 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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Spiced West African Grain Bowl with Lentils

Author: admin Cooking Method: No Cook Cuisine: West African Courses: Snack Recipe Keys: A Anti-Inflammatory H Heart Healthy High Protein L Lower Sodium O Omega-3

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 12 mins Total Time 12 mins

Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 14 Calories: 330

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine snack inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Heart Healthy, Omega-3, Lower Sodium, High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup sweet potato
• 2 cups collard greens
• ginger
• garlic
• paprika
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare and rinse produce as needed,
   Combine ingredients in a bowl or blender,
   Season with herbs, citrus, vinegar, and spices,
   Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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: spiced west african grain bowl with lentils, west african, snack, heart healthy, omega-3, lower sodium, high protein, anti-inflammatory, 1 cup okra, 1 cup sweet potato

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