Going Green

Ingredients

	6 Servings	12 Servings	24 Servings
Lentils, dry	0.75 cup	1.5 cup	3 cup
Green beans, fresh, frozen or canned	1 cup	2 cup	4 cup
Carrots, medium , sliced or shredded	1.5 cup	3 cup	6 cup
Onion, large, chopped	0.5 onion	1 onion	2 onion
Olive oil	2 Tbsp	4 Tbsp	8 Tbsp
Thyme leaves, dried	0.25 tsp	0.5 tsp	1 tsp
Black pepper	0.125 tsp	0.25 tsp	0.5 tsp
Vinegar, red wine	3 Tbsp	6 Tbsp	12 Tbsp
Spinach, fresh	1.5 cup	3 cup	6 cup

1. Rinse lentils with water and discard any stones or shriveled lentils.
2. Chop green beans, carrots and onions
3. In a sauce pan, combine lentils, green beans, carrots, onion and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1". Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
4. Drain lentils and vegetables. Add olive oil, vinegar, and pepper. Toss to mix.
5. Wash spinach leaves.
6. Serve 1/2 cup lentils and vegetables with 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (156g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165	From Fat 8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	2%
Sat. Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 44mg	2%
Total Carb 30g	10%
Dietary Fiber 14g	56%
Sugars 5g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 110%	Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 6%	Iron 25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber which is good for growing kids. Adding carrots and spinach makes this meal colorful and healthy.

For 3-5 year olds; Breakfast. Must serve all of the following:

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