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Easy summer dinner (no cooking required) for women in their 40s

 


Don’t laugh, but…

Lentils are a girl’s best friend.

Hey, I said don’t laugh! 😂

I’m serious. If you have lentils, you can have a super quick summer meal in seconds. And lentils are full of fiber which keeps your weight healthy and your energy up.

Like I said…girl’s best friend.

This meal is definitely part of my summer rotation.

(And I have a feeling it might become one of your favorites, too.)


And the best part? The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes. 

Enjoy!


Honey Mustard Lentil Salad (4 servings)


  • 2 tbsps

    Whole Grain Mustard

  • 2 tbsps

    Lemon Juice

  • 2 tbsps

    Honey

  • 1/2 tsp

    Sea Salt

  • 1/4 cup

    Shallot (thinly sliced)

  • 2 1/2 cups

    Lentils (cooked)

  • 3 cups

    Baby Spinach


Directions:


  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, honey, and salt.
  2. Gently toss in the shallots, lentils, and spinach until well incorporated. Divide onto plates and enjoy!

Stephanie

P.S. Take my free assessment to see the top 3 areas in your life that need some TLC and get to the root of lower belly weight gain in your 40s. 


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