Dinner Tonight

Something new was on the menu tonight.  Lentils.  That may stir up visions of nothingness in your head.  It was certainly what I thought of when I looked at the package.  Which is why the package sat in my pantry for over a month. 

But I've heard that lentils are packed full of nutrients, so tonight we took the plunge.  Lentil soup. 

1 pkg. lentils, sorted, bring to a boil, simmer for 2 hrs. 
5-6 medium tomatoes
3-5 stalks celery, sliced thin
3-5 large carrots, sliced thin
handful of cilantro
5-6 green onions, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. chopped garlic (hey--it's good for you!)
1/2 Tbsp. black pepper

If you are so inclined, spice it up with red pepper or possibly curry.  We ate it straight with fresh green beans, steamed with garlic and a little sea salt.  It was surprisingly filling, and we enjoyed it!  I guess you really do learn something new every day.

What's For Lunch Today?

Simple is the name of the game today.  I need to go to the store in a bad, bad way, and there's not even any fruit or an applesauce cup to snack on.  So here's the meal plan...a box of quinoa elbow macaroni from Ancient Harvest and spaghetti sauce on top.  If I had more time (or ingredients), I can imagine that it might be pretty good and nutritious with grated carrots and tiny bits of steamed broccoli.  But today, simplicity gets the prize!