Spinach with Lentils

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: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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.