Description
A hearty dish of lentils cooked with spices and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, combine lentils and water, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
- Add cooked lentils to the spice mixture.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust spices based on your heat preference.
- Can be served with rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Lentils with Spinach, Lentil Recipe, Vegan Lentils