Spiced Lentils & Spinach
This Spiced Lentils and Spinach dish dabbles on the side of comforting. Not only is it nutritious and budget friendly, it is tasty and on the table in just 15 minutes. Yes, I did say 15 minutes! You can't really argue with that time scale for dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups lentils cooked
- 2 Cups spinach fresh
- 1 Red onion finely chopped
- 1 Spring onion finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 Teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/4 Cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bunch of fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet and add the red onion, spring onion and garlic. Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
- Reduce heat to medium and add lentils, balsamic vinegar, remaining oil, and all the spices. Cook for a further few minutes allowing the spices to infuse with the lentils. Add the fresh spinach, reserving a small amount for dressing the plates. Stir well until all the spinach has wilted. Finally, throw in the fresh chopped cilantro. Serve topped with Greek yoghurt and flat bread.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Lentils & Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 497
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 27mg1%
Potassium 1093mg31%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 31g129%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1511IU30%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 9mg50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.