The Head Start/Early Head Start program has collaborated with Food for Salud to promote nutrition and wellness for South Florida families by expanding access to healthy foods and educational resources. Together, they support children and caregivers through community outreach.

Packed with plant-based proteins, fiber and essential vitamins, this spinach and lentil soup recipe is a delicious way to support growing bodies and developing immune systems. This recipe is just one way families can support nutritious eating on a budget.

Ingredients
Servings: 6

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 1⁄2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1⁄4 tsp. each cumin, turmeric, pepper

Directions

1. Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in olive oil.
2. Add lentils, broth, and spices.
3. Simmer until lentils are soft, then stir in spinach until wilted.
4. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Give Your Kids a Head Start

The Community Action and Human Services Department’s Head Start/Early Head Start is a program for children 0-5 years of age that offers high quality comprehensive early childhood and family engagement for income-eligible families. Eligible children receive breakfast, lunch and snack free at this preschool program and babies are fed formula and baby food free of cost to parents, which also helps stretch the family’s food budget.

If you are interested in learning more about the Head Start/Early Head Start program, call 786-469-4622 or email [email protected].

About Food for Salud

Food for Salud is a multi-faceted initiative launched at Nicklaus Children's in 2022 that uses the power of food and nutrition to promote the wellbeing of South Florida children and families. There are many benefits to eating well, from disease prevention to overall health and wellness. Food for Salud supports access to nutritious food and brings healthy eating tips and recipes to kids in local schools