Pumpkins are a good source of vitamins and minerals: Beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. It also helps prevent hardening of the arteries, which can lead to strokes and/or heart attacks.
Kale is a super food - Too many good things to name here!, which is why we eat it almost daily
(see below for more info)
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=38
Lentils are an obvious source of good fiber, among other things
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=52
Primavera Recipe -
Makes 2-3 Generous Servings or 4 cereal bowl servings
1. Boil 1/2 box pasta of choice - Preferably whole wheat/whole grain (I used Rotini)
Set aside
2. In a separate skillet, sautee in 1 TBSP Olive Oil:
1 c. chopped kale
1/2 c. chopped mushrooms
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
1 tsp. salt
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Set aside.
3. In a large pot combine:
Cooked pasta with kale mixture
Add in 1 can diced tomatoes
1 can Lentils (drained)
1/2 can of canned Pumpkin
4 TBSP Prepared Bruschetta Mixture (I buy in a large jar at BJ's Warehouse) - it add a nice zesty basil flavor
4. Stir, heat through and serve with salad and bread
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