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Magnesium-Rich Warm Spinach and Lentil Salad

A warm, nutrient-dense side dish designed to help you crush cravings and support both weight loss and muscle-building goals. This Magnesium-Rich Warm Spinach and Lentil Salad is quick to prepare, high in fiber and plant-based protein, and brimming with essential vitamins and minerals—especially magnesium, vitamin C, iron, folate, and vitamin A. The combination of tender wilted spinach, hearty lentils, sweet red bell pepper, and bright lemon-garlic dressing creates a fresh yet comforting profile that also supports gut health, brain function, and balanced hormones. Ready in under 20 minutes, this vibrant salad makes it easy to boost your veggie intake, keep energy stable, and discover new layers of flavor with every bite!

High Protein
Low Calorie
Weight Loss
Muscle Building
Quick & Easy
Vegetarian
Vegan
Healthy
High Fiber
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Hormone Balance
Brain Health
Digestive Health
High Magnesium
High Vitamin C
High Iron
High Folate
High Vitamin A
Overview

Prep Time

15 min


Cook Time

10 min


Total Time

25 min


Yield

4 servings


Serving Size

1 cup (200 grams)

Baby Spinach

Fresh, washed

6 cups (about 6 oz)

Cooked Lentils

Brown or green, drained and rinsed if canned

1 cup

Red Bell Pepper

Diced

1 medium (about 1 cup diced)

Olive Oil

Extra virgin preferred

1 tablespoon

Garlic

Minced

2 cloves

Lemon Juice

Freshly squeezed

2 tablespoons

Fresh Parsley

Chopped (optional, for garnish & extra vitamin C/folate)

2 tablespoons

Salt

Or to taste

1/4 teaspoon

Black Pepper

Freshly ground preferred

1/4 teaspoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts


Calories per Serving

175

Total Fat

5g

Saturated Fat

0.8g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

3.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.7g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

200mg

Total Carbohydrates

23g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Soluble Fiber

3.5g

Insoluble Fiber

4.5g

Total Sugars

3.5g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

9g


Calcium

110mg

Iron

3.7mg

Potassium

700mg

Vitamin A

3350mcg

Vitamin C

49mg

Phosphorus

145mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Peanut
Tree Nut
Dairy
Gluten
Wheat
Egg
Soy
Fish
Shellfish
Sesame