Lemon pepper super bowl

This dinner is as easy as can be! The beautiful flavours of sweet local carrots, creamy goat feta, crunchy walnut, marry amazingly with earthy lentils, fresh spinach and red cabbage. This dish is filled with protein and fiber which will ensure you have energy for hours.

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Preparation

1

Cook the lentils: In the sink, place the lentils in a strainer and rinse it well. In a pot, add the lentils and water depending on the size of your pot (2 cups, 4 cups, 6 cups), The water should cover the lentils by at least 3-4 inches.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, then reduce heat, add salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp), and simmer covered for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are just tender, adding more water if necessary. Be sure not to overcook them. When the lentils are done, drain them well using a strainer. Put the lentils back in the pot and set aside.

2

Shred the carrots and cabbage: While the lentils are cooking, shred the carrot and cabbage with the vegetable shredder.

3

Cut the walnuts: While the lentils are cooking, cut the walnuts in about 1/2 cm pieces.

4

Crumble the feta: Crumble the feta in about 1/2 cm pieces.

Vegan: Skip this step.

5

Plate & serve: In individual plates, place lentils, spinach, shredded carrots and the red cabbage. Top with lemon pepper dressing, walnuts and feta. Serve.

Vegan: Use a small spoon to and drop small bites of vegan feta on the plate to garnish.

Bon Appétit

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

lentils

3/4 cup

1 1/2 cup

2 1/4 cup

red cabbage

60 gr

120 gr

180 gr

spinach

50 gr

100 gr

150 gr

carrot

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

feta

1 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

walnuts

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

lemon pepper dressing

3 tbsp

6 tbsp

9 tbsp

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

LENTILS
A large study of 16,000 middle-aged men, found that consuming legumes such as lentils lowered the chance of dying of heart disease 82%. Talk about food as medicine!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietitian

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to kids. Let them help prepare the vegetables and try them raw and cooked.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 4 & 5 by:

Crumble the goat cheese
Plate and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

Heritage Road Bloodstone Shiraz Grenache
Aromas of black pepper, blueberry and plum fill the glass. Flavours of ripe fruit, mulberry and blackberry finished with spicy pepper and creamy vanilla oak characters. This balanced shiraz shows rich fruit characters, a medium body and good persistence
Region: South Autralia
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $14.65

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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