Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly.
2. In a large pot, simmer lentils, carrots, celery, and garlic in the vegetable broth.
3. Add the turmeric and cumin while simmering.
4. Stir in the spinach just before serving and season with black pepper.

Health Insights:

• Lentils provide plant-based protein and fiber for sustained energy.
• Turmeric contains curcumin, which may reduce lung inflammation.
• Spinach adds iron to support oxygen transport in the blood.

Nutritional Highlights (per bowl)

• Calories: 380    Protein: 18g    Fiber: 10g    Healthy Fats: 5g    Key Nutrients: Folate, Iron, and Vitamin C