Spinach with Lentils

Submitted by Bergy

"This is a low fat, not too bad on the calories recipe. Really satisfying, especially on cold days. It can be a meal in itself"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
2. You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
3. Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
4. In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
5. Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
6. Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
7. Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
8. Mix in lemon juice.

Reviews

[najwa]

This was very good .. spinach and lentils are two of my fav's .. I used 2 cloves of garlic, as i dont like it very much .. thanks, will make this again soon!!

 

[Eriu1590]

I added a little less red pepper to make it less bland.

 

[Anu_N]

This was nice, but a tad too garlicky for me. I used yellow lentils, and had this with fresh bread for a satisfying lunch. Next time I'll try this with onions instead of garlic.

 

[Annie H]

Found it to be somewhat bland so I added a little bit of flavor color with basil, onion powder, a little more salt, and extra lemon. Will have it with rice and wedged tomato. Yum!

 

[Tebo3759]

I happen to like lentils and spinach so this filled the bill nicely. I used frozen spinach. I put this over rice and served it with tortilla. Lots left over for later to boot!! Thanks Bergy