Oh Lentils... How I Love Thee!

These Lil guys are delicious and a very versatile, nutrient-packed, addition too so many meals and snacks!  You can get these lentils at Trader Joe's.  As the label reads, they are ready to eat warm or cold; and in my opinion taste great either way.  You can also buy lentils in bulk at your local grocery stores (if they have bulk bins, there are usually black and/or red lentils for purchase).

 For a 1/2c. serving, Lentils provide 120 calories, zero fat, 20 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fiber (giving a net card of 12 grams), only 2 grams of sugar, and 9 grams of protein.

 Today's lunch... Fresh spinach, one piece of nitrate/nitrite-free bacon, tomatoes, fat-free feta, and one serving of lentils, drizzled with a splash of balsamic... SO GOOD!!!  It was hard not to make another salad.

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