Smart Meals: Southwest Lentils & Rice
Common Ground has partnered with OSF Healthcare to offer their Smart Meals class series designed for those 55 or older! Each month, we host a free in-person class to demonstrate how to make a new Smart Meal recipe.
Smart Meals is a program designed to provide awareness and education on buying affordable, healthy foods that can be easily prepared at home. OSF dieticians have created Smart Meal Kits with shelf-stable ingredients that can be cooked into a full meal or supplemented with additional ingredients. Each recipe is uniquely created by a registered OSF dietitian and is high in fiber and low in fat and sodium.
This recipe for Southwest Lentils & Rice is made with brown rice, brown lentils, sweet corn, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Additional fresh options include cheddar cheese, green onion, red onion, and avocado. Also included is a recipe for chips & guacamole!
Southwest Lentils & Rice
| Calories | 262 |
| Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 532 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 145 grams |
| Fiber | 11 grams |
| Protein | 17 grams |
- Drain and rinse: Drain and rinse brown lentils, sweet corn, and black beans under cold water.
- Heat: Combine black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add starch: Once heated, add lentils and brown rice. Heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to reheat rice.
- Serve: Ladle rice into bowls, garnishing with optional toppings.
Fresh Guacamole
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides and place in a bowl.
- Use a potato masher to a fork to mash the avocado until creamy.
- Add lime juice and mix.
- Add red onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until everything is just combined, and serve with chips!