Braised Carrots and Lentils With Shredded Chicken
Warm, herb-infused green lentils and tender carrots folded together with tender shredded chicken. A deeply nourishing, protein-rich dinner with zero added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Colander
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Store leftover cooked chicken and lentils in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out the green lentils and rinse…
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Measure out the green lentils and rinse…
Measure out the green lentils and rinse under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan…
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add chopped garlic clove and chopped carrot…
Add chopped garlic clove and chopped carrot to the pan, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Stir in rinsed green lentils
Stir in rinsed green lentils, dried thyme, and chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until lentils and carrots are tender.
Look for: lentils and carrots are tender
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Stir chopped kale and shredded chicken into…
Stir chopped kale and shredded chicken into the hot lentil mixture.
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Cover and let sit over low heat…
Cover and let sit over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the kale is wilted and the shredded chicken is heated completely through.
Look for: the kale is wilted and the shredded chicken is heated completely through
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Divide the chicken and lentil mixture into…
Divide the chicken and lentil mixture into serving bowls and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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