Discover the delectable Spinach with Lentils, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome dish features tender lentils simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic spices, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Spinach, with its vibrant green hue and earthy taste, adds a nutritional boost and a delightful contrast to the lentils. The recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing both a basic and a spicy version of this versatile dish, allowing you to customize the heat level to your preference. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or a meat-lover looking for a flavorful side, Spinach with Lentils is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
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INDIAN LENTILS AND SPINACH
I combined two other recipes to create this.
Provided by artyjeep
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until beginning to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Mix chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pan, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
- Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in microwave for 5 minutes. Stir spinach and continue cooking in microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Let spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain water and squeeze excess water from spinach.
- Mix spinach into lentils; cover pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 324.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
LENTILS WITH SPINACH
This grain and vegetable dish is a perfect complement to a main course but flavorful enough to steal the show.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, lentils, carrot, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, discarding bay leaf.
- Use a paper towel to wipe out any water from the saucepan. Add oil, and return pan to medium heat. Stir in the lentils, vegetables, and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 8 g
SPINACH-AND-GARLIC LENTILS
This bright and satisfying lentil side dish will make you forget you ever had a dull brown one. We use orange lentils, which cook fast, and finish the whole dish with a garlic-spice butter drizzled on top.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield about 9 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, tomato, 2 cloves of garlic, ginger, serrano chile, turmeric and 6 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a high simmer and cook, occasionally whisking vigorously, until the lentils are tender and begin to fall apart and the mixture is like a thin porridge, 15 to 18 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan in batches and stir until wilted. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Remove from the heat.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining clove of garlic and the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Swirl until the garlic and is golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the lentils into a large serving bowl and drizzle with the garlic butter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams
LENTILS AND SPINACH
This is my own adaptation of an Indian recipe. It doesn't look like much, but it is surprisingly yummy. Serve this for dinner over hot rice or a diced baked potato. Pair with carrots, cauliflower, or a fresh sliced tomato for a full meal.
Provided by bobawood
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Saute onion for 10 minutes or so, until it begins to turn golden. Add minced garlic and saute for another minute or so.
- Add lentils and water to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 35 minutes, until lentils are soft ( this may take less time, depending on your water and the lentils).
- Meanwhile cook the spinach in microwave according to package directions. Add spinach, salt and cumin to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until all is heated, about ten minutes. Grind in plenty of pepper and press in extra garlic to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 639.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SPINACH LENTIL STEW
When my children requested more vegetarian dishes, this chunky stew became a favorite. Red wine vinegar perks up the flavor and carrots add color. We like to ladle helpings over cooked rice. -Alice McEachern of Surrey, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, lentils, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Add the carrots, tomatoes and spinach; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Stir in vinegar. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
EASY SPINACH LENTIL SOUP
This lentil soup is easy and delicious. Though the recipe calls for carrots, potatoes, and spinach, add any other vegetables you love.
Provided by Maggie R.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in carrot, onion, and olive oil cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cover bacon mixture with chicken broth, water, and salsa; mix in lentils, bay leaf, cumin, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir in spinach and potatoes; simmer until spinach is wilted and potatoes are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 26.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1422.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
SPINACH WITH LENTILS
This is a low fat, not too bad on the calories recipe. Really satisfying, especially on cold days. It can be a meal in itself
Provided by Bergy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
- You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
- Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
- In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
- Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
- Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
- Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
- Mix in lemon juice.
LENTILS WITH SPINACH
This is a Middle Eastern recipe from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. This is good over brown rice and served with Recipe #292585.
Provided by mliss29
Categories Stew
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut onion in half lengthwise and then cut the halves into fine half rings.
- Heat oil over medium flame.
- When hot, put in onion and garlic. Stir and saute for 2 minutes.
- Put in lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 25 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
- Defrost spinach and add spinach, salt, and cumin to the lentils.
- Simmer 10 minutes. Add pepper. Serve.
HERBED LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
- Good source of: Potassium
BABY SPINACH AND LENTIL SALAD
------Lentils are very versatile and packed with protein and fiber. This is delicious served over baby spinach or mixed greens. Developed for RSC #9.------
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Sort and wash lentils, place in a pan with bay leaf, cinnamon stick and stock.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain, discarding the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
- While the lentils are cooking, place the minced garlic and onion in a small skillet adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lentil cooking liquid; cook the onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
- Place the lentils in a large bowl adding the olives through parsley; stir in cooked onion and garlic.
- Combine the fennel seeds, oregano and red pepper flakes, crushing to release the flavors; add to the lentil mixture.
- Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Add feta cheese and mix to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for several hours before serving.
- Divide the salad greens among chilled plates and top with lentil salad mixiture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 226.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 3, Protein 12
Tips:
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking: This helps to remove any dirt or debris and ensures that the lentils cook evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrition to the dish. Some good options include spinach, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Add some spices and herbs: This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish. Some good options include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala.
- Don't overcook the lentils: They should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve with rice or bread: This will help to make a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Spinach with lentils is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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