Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, broth, cumin, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes, until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3. High-Fiber Breakfast Oats
Start your day with a fiber boost that will keep you full and regular.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup water or milk of choice
1 tbsp psyllium husk (optional super booster)
Toppings: 1/2 cup berries, 1 tbsp walnuts, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions: Cook oats with water/milk according to package directions. Stir in psyllium husk at the end (it will thicken significantly). Top with berries, nuts, and a sweetener.
