Wholesome Peas and Lentil Medley: A Protein-Packed Delight Ingredients: - 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed - 1 cup frozen peas - 1 medium onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 medium carrot, diced - 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color) - 1 teaspoon olive oil - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon paprika - 4 cups vegetable broth or water - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. 2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. 3. Stir in the ground cumin and paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant. 4. Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth (or water) to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. 5. Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are heated through. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. 7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Nutrition Information (per serving, recipe serves 4): - Calories: 230 - Protein: 14g - Carbohydrates: 40g - Dietary Fiber: 12g - Sugars: 4g - Fat: 2g - Saturated Fat: 0.5g - Sodium: 310mg - Iron: 3mg - Calcium: 40mg Enjoy this protein-packed delight as a main dish or a hearty side!