Blog Layout

Ingredients

½ cup green lentils, rinsed

1/4 teaspoon salt

½ cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat

1 garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon dried basil*

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds

1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes

8 cups baby spinach or other greens

Directions

Cook lentils in a medium saucepan of simmering water until they are tender, 20–30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain well again.
Mix yogurt, garlic, basil, turmeric, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
Assemble salad by topping salad greens with lentils, sunflower seeds, avocado, and dressing.

*This small amount of dried basil still results in a strong flavor. Reduce quantity if desired.

Serves: 4

< Older Post Newer Post >

Mail

Manhattan Nutrition Clinic Blog

Recipe Makeovers

25 Apr, 2024

There are some recipes we make the same way every time. Traditional family recipes, like Mom’s chicken or Grandma’s cookies, must be followed to create the desired result. Other recipes have more flexibility. Many recipes we come across while scrolling social media can be tweaked to be made more nutritious without compromising the recipe’s integrity. With this in mind, we can start with almost any recipe and still end up with something that sounds good and is more nutrient-dense.