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Spiced Lentil Skillet with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

Hearty simmered lentils in warm Mediterranean spices, brightened with a lemon-cream drizzle.

Spiced Lentil Skillet with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

Total

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry Brown lentils
  • 3 cups Broth
  • 1/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 juiced Lemons
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cups Spinach(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse lentils, then simmer in broth for 20-25 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet and stir in cumin and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Drain lentils lightly and toss them in the spiced oil with salt.

  4. 4

    Stir in spinach until wilted.

  5. 5

    Whip the heavy cream with lemon juice until slightly thickened and drizzle over each serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

320

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein20 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat10 g
Fiber14 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium560 mg

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