Spiced Lentil Skillet with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle
Hearty simmered lentils in warm Mediterranean spices, brightened with a lemon-cream drizzle.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
3
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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
Rinse lentils, then simmer in broth for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 2
Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet and stir in cumin and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
- 3
Drain lentils lightly and toss them in the spiced oil with salt.
- 4
Stir in spinach until wilted.
- 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
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
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