Lentil Tomato Soup... So Healthy and Delicious!

This Lentil Tomato Soup is so good for you, as well as delicious! There is nothing better than a bowl of hearty soup on a chilly day or any day for that matter. It's easy, too! Lentils are versatile and have a unique and earthy flavor. They are also nutritious, fat free, cholesterol free, Kosher, high in fiber and protein. This soup is so delicious and it made enough to eat right away for dinner and enough to freeze for another brisk fall day. Expressed Your Love Through Food!

INGREDIENTS

1 16 oz Bag of Lentils

1 Large Onion chopped

4 tablespoons Olive Oil

4 Cloves Garlic sliced

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste

1 pint Cherry Tomatoes

4 cups Beef or Vegetable Stock

1 Can 28 oz San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes (tomatoes crushed by hand or blender)

1 teaspoon Pink Himalaya Salt

1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning

Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

2 Bay Leaves

Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse lentils in water and check for any small stones, dirt etc.

Melt oil on medium heat in a thick-bottomed pot or dutch oven. Add the onions and stir to coat, cook the onions and grape tomatoes until just soft. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for a minute until the garlic is fragrant. Add lentils and sauté for another minute or two. Add salt, spices, crushed tomatoes, stock and increase the heat to medium high and bring soup to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat to low allow the soup to simmer and cook for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaves.

Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

Ladle into warm soup bowls and sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Express Your Love Through Food!!! ENJOY!

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Not Your Mothers Meatloaf... Chicken Meatloaf So Inspired and Delicious!

I love meatloaf! I ate meatloaf as a kid. I have never made a goat cheese stuffed meatloaf this inspired and amazing... I always try to make amazing dinners and this one takes the cake! You need to change your mind about meatloaf because this will have your family change the way they think about this simple traditional dish.

INGREDIENTS

1 and 1/2 lbs of ground chicken breast or turkey

1 tsp Pink Himalayan salt

1/4 Teaspoon of Ground Pepper

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme leaves (leaves removed from the stalk)

1/2 tsp Onion Powder

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

2 Eggs

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko, regular etc)

2 oz of Goat Cheese

1 cup chopped FRESH greens (kale/spinach/arugula etc.)

Two Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for the top

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a bowl add the ground meat, salt, pepper, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil and mix with a spoon or with your hands.

Add the chopped fresh greens and mix with your hands until blended. Do not over-blend.

Separate the mix into two equal parts.

Spray the pan with non stick spray or coat the pan with olive oil.

Place 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and pat lightly down.

Sprinkle the 2 oz. of Goat cheese crumbles over the first half of the mixture.

Cover with the remaining 1/2 of the meat mixture and sprinkle the top with parmesan and drizzle with olive oil and bake until done 150 degrees F. Let rest and serve with your choice of vegetables. I served with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. Plate and Express Your Love Through Food!!! ENJOY! #meatloaf #chickenmeatloaf #stuffedmeatloaf #deliciousmeatloaf #easychickendinners

Blue Diamond Almond Flour... Made from 100% California Almonds!

Blue Diamond® Almond Flour is finely sifted and made with California grown almonds. This almond flour adds a nutty flavor and fluffy texture to any recipe. It’s Keto friendly, gluten-free, and kosher; not to mention vegan, paleo, and Non-GMO project verified! So whether your next recipe is sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, try substituting in the goodness of Blue Diamond® Almond Flour.