Earlier this year I heard Dr. Oz say that pistachios are good for you. They are rich in phytosterols, antioxidants, unsaturated fat, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Additionally, they are lower in calories than other tree nuts. As a result, for the past several months we’ve kept a bowl of pistachios on the island to snack on.

Last week on the Today show, I saw an interview with nutritionist, Joy Bauer. She spoke about the health benefits of lentils and pistachio nuts:

Lentils are and excellent source of protein and are high in soluble fiber which acts as a magnet to escort bad cholesterol out of the body. Lentils will drive down bad LDL cholesterol. It is advised to eat lentils twice a week.

Pistachio nuts contain a plant compound that blocks cholesterol. It is recommend to eat 1 to 2 handfuls of pistachio nuts per day. (that’s between 15 to 20 nuts)

All of that inspired me to create this truly delicious and easy-breezy recipe. Dave said he’d eat it at least 3 times a week if I’d make it that often. Yeah, it is that good!

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