Lentils with Spinach

Be the first to
rate this recipe!
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 147.0
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 420.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 7.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lentils with Spinach calories by ingredient


Introduction

Yummy quick supper or side dish. Vegan, if you use vegetable broth. Serve with whole-wheat garlic naan. Yummy quick supper or side dish. Vegan, if you use vegetable broth. Serve with whole-wheat garlic naan.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1/2 cup dried red lentils
    1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
    1/4 t. garam masala
    1 T. olive oil
    1/4 small onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    5oz. pkg fresh baby spinach
    dash salt

Directions

Bring lentils, broth, and garam masala to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan loosely, and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until tender.

When lentils are done, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and stir until softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add spinach and salt and toss until spinach is wilted.

Combine spinach mixture and lentils and serve.

Serving Size: Serves 2 as a main dish, 3-4 as a side dish

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ADAMCIK.