Mexican Immune-Boosting Bowl

Hearty, healthy, and healing! This is one of my favorite dishes because it is packed with immune-boosting, detoxing, and anti-inflammatory ingredients that are bursting with comforting flavors! 

It is also quick to make, and I’d triple up the recipe so you can have leftovers. 

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or less, if desired
• About 1⁄2 teaspoon of sea salt 
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• A few slices of jalapeño pepper, seeds removed (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add the red onion and cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add the chili powder, salt, and lentils, and stir well.
4. Cook for a further 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
5. To serve, spoon the lentils into two bowls and top with the avocado, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
6. Sprinkle with black pepper as desired.

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Nutrient Totals

Calories: 454; Protein: 21g; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 27g;

Saturated Fat: 7.5; Total Sugars: 10g; Net Carbs: 24g; Total Fat: 18.5g