A hearty, wholesome lentil dish simmered with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and warm spices, then finished with fresh spinach for a nourishing one-pot meal. It is filling, budget-friendly, and naturally vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed and picked over
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 5 cups fresh spinach packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 13gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 25mg