You won't miss the beef in these recipes


Hey, Reader,

Let's face it - meat is really expensive. Especially with today's inflated prices.

But there's an easy way to skip the meat without eating green salads every night: lentils!

Not only are lentils a great source of plant-based protein, they're also a fraction of the cost of ground beef and can be used in so many recipes you'd traditionally make with beef.

These 5 lentil recipes are ones I've shared with meat-loving dinner guests and they've passed the test!

Enjoy!

Nicolette Wax | Home-Cooked Roots

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