Best Garlic Lentils With Kale Recipes

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HEALTHY BRAISED LENTILS WITH KALE



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In the Mediterranean, meals rely heavily on plant-based recipes favoring legumes, whole grains and loads of fresh vegetables and fruits. This recipe fully embraces that philosophy, borrowing a few of the classic cooking techniques and ingredient combinations from the region--firm black lentils from France and olive oil-fried eggs from Spain. This recipe is super simple, yet hearty enough to satisfy even the most hard-core meat eaters in your family.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and finely chopped
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup black French lentils or beluga lentils
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups baby kale
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 6-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, broth, lentils and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring just to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes. There will be a good amount of broth left in the pot, which is fine. Turn off heat and stir in the kale and 3 tablespoons of the parsley until the kale is just wilted. Divide the lentil mixture among 4 large bowls and set aside while frying the eggs.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper; fry 2 minutes for sunny-side up, or longer if firmer yolks are desired. Top each serving of lentils with a fried egg and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

LENTILS WITH GARLIC, ONION, AND TOMATO



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This dish is very quick to make and a welcome accompaniment for flatbreads. Dal (split mung beans) is quickly cooked with a little turmeric, cinnamon and bay leaf to make a satisfying soupy stew. It can also be served as a dal fry, fried with a little garlic, onion and tomato. Either way, it should come to the table piping hot, an ideal companion for fresh chapatis.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield Approximately 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mung dal (split mung beans, yellow in color) or 2 1/2 cups cooked mung dal
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • You will need a medium-sized saucepan, and a large deep skillet or saucepan.
  • To cook split mung beans, rinse off with cold water and then place in a saucepan with four cups of water, turmeric, bay leaf, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in salt. Serve hot, with a stack of chapatis.
  • To make Dal Fry:
  • In another large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over high heat. Toss in the garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for one minute longer, stirring the entire time. Now pour in the cooked mung dal and stir (watch out for spattering as the dal first hits the oil). Cook the dal for 2 to 3 minutes, or if the dal was cold or at room temperature, cook until hot. Serve immediately in individual bowls or in one large bowl.

AMAZING LENTILS AND KALE



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This is so easy and so good.

Provided by Angelatizzle

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
1 (24 ounce) jar chunky-style salsa
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch kale, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir shredded carrot, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the pot. Stir lentils and salsa into the broth mixture. Bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the lentils are softened, about 45 minutes.
  • Season the lentil mixture with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Stir kale into the lentil mixture. Replace the cover onto the pot and cook just until the kale is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 20.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1207.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

FRENCH LENTILS WITH GARLIC AND THYME



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This is a classic French way to cook lentils, and it's very easy. Aromatics are sautéed and then simmered with French lentils, also known as Le Puy lentils, for 20 to 25 minutes. It is an easy side dish (shown here with cod baked with prosciutto), redolent of a Provencal feast.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 1/4 cups French lentils
1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
  • Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 259 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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