Warm Spiced Lentil and Spinach Bowl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 lemon
• 1/4 cup feta cheese(optional)
• 1.5 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils under cold water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add cumin and paprika; toast for 30 seconds.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Transfer to a bowl and top with crumbled feta.