Name: Braised Green Lentils with Root Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 0.4 cup dry green lentils; 3 oz chicken breast; 0.5 cup carrots; 0.5 cup parsnips; 0.25 cup yellow onion; 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Nutrition

Per serving

580 calories

Protein: 45g; 30% of calories
Carbs: 81g; 54% of calories
Fat: 11g; 16% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

Rinse the green lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
Dice the chicken breast, carrots, parsnips, and onion into uniform 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and parsnips for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until the exterior is browned.
Stir in the lentils, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper to coat them in the oil and aromatics.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar to brighten the flavors before serving.

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