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Lentil-Stuffed Sweet PotatoA Simple Vegan Dinner

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Meatless and dairy free but packed with 18 g of protein and 21 g of fiber. Follow Foods For Long Life on Facebook and Pinterest . Looking for Something to Eat on Meatless Monday? People often want to eat less meat and serve a meatless lunch or dinner to their family but simply run out of ideas. Or they worry that the meal will lack enough protein to meet their daily needs. Well, here's a protein-packed meal that couldn't be easier or more delicious! Inspired by Muir's Tea Room Last week I was visiting Muir's Tea Room , a quaint vegan restaurant in our home town of Sebastopol. Christine, the owner, is trying out a few new recipes and this one was on the menu. I'm not sure exactly what her recipe was, but I was inspired to try something like it at home.  This has it All! What more could you expect from a meal?  Lentils provide 19 grams of fiber and 16 grams of protein per cup. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene. They als...