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Spiced Lentil and Spinach Bowl

A warm bowl of red lentils simmered with cumin, garlic, and lemon, topped with spinach and a dollop of yogurt.

Spiced Lentil and Spinach Bowl

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

1

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Servings

Recipe serves 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Red lentils
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Plain yogurt
  • 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté onion until soft, 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add lentils and broth; bring to a boil, then simmer 18-20 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in spinach until wilted, 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve topped with a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat12 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium620 mg

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