Lentils and Spinach

Name: Lentils and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 white onions, halved and sliced into 1/2 rings; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup lentils; 2 cups water; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cloves garlic, crushed

⏱️ Ready in 1h 5m 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 55 min 👥 4 servings

This is my own adaptation of an Indian recipe. It doesn't look like much, but it is surprisingly yummy. Serve this for dinner over hot rice or a diced baked potato. Pair with carrots, cauliflower, or a fresh sliced tomato for a full meal.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 55 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.3g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 639mg 28%

Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%

Dietary Fiber 10.4g 37%

Total Sugars 3.3g

Protein 9.7g 19%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat.

Saute onion for 10 minutes or so, until it begins to turn golden.

Add minced garlic and saute for another minute or so.

Add lentils and water to the saucepan.

Bring mixture to a boil.

Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 35 minutes, until lentils are soft ( this may take less time, depending on your water and the lentils).

Meanwhile cook the spinach in microwave according to package directions.

Add spinach, salt and cumin to the saucepan.

Cover and simmer until all is heated, about ten minutes.

Grind in plenty of pepper and press in extra garlic to taste.