NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz chicken breast

0.33 cup dry green lentils

2 cup chicken broth

0.5 cup diced carrots

0.5 cup diced yellow onion

0.5 cup diced celery

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp dried thyme

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

• 3

  Stir in the minced garlic and diced chicken breast, cooking for 3 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside.

• 4

  Add the dry green lentils, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the lentils in the aromatics.

• 5

  Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.

• 6

  Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the fresh baby spinach until just wilted before serving.