Lemon Garlic Sauteed Spinach Side Dish

INGREDIENTS

Handfuls of spinach
Coconut Oil (spray or oil)
Minced/fresh garlic
Juice of 1/4 lemon
Pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a non-stick skillet add your coconut oil spray and head on med/high heat
2. When pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir occasionally for 3-4 minutes
3. Add handfuls (as spinach cooks down A LOT) of fresh, washed spinach
4. Saute for an additional 3 minutes until spinach is cooked down
5. Add pepper and lemon to taste

NOTES

This is a perfect fiber-filled and iron-filled vegetable side dish to any protein. Pair this with your favorite fish, or even a sunny side up egg.

Per serving (1 cup) of this recipe:
Calories: 80
Fat: 4.5 g
Fiber 1.3 g
Protein 2.7 g

Warm and Crispy Lentil Pizza

INGREDIENTS

• Cooked lentils
• Bruschetta
• Tomato slices
• Mozzarella cheese
• 100% whole grain tortilla OR 100% whole grain pita
• Fresh or dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Mix together the cooked lentils, bruschetta and tomato slices in a bowl
3. Top your pita with a heaping scoop of the lentil mixture
4. Top with as much or as little mozerella cheese as you want
5. Add fresh or dried herbs on top
6. Place directly on the rack of a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes until cheese is gooey and pita is crisp

Enjoy this hearty and healthy lentil pizza packed with protein!

This is probably my all time favorite recipe I have ever made!