SPINACH WITH LENTILS

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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

1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 carrot, diced
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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.

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