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 FETTUCCINE
Make and share this Spinach Fettuccine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tear or coarsely chop spinach.
- In pan, cook garlic and onion in 1/2 of butter until golden.
- Add spinach, cover and cook until wilted.
- Meanwhile, cook fettucine.
- Drain and mix with remaining butter.
- Toss with cream, cheese and spinach.
- Season with lots of pepper and some salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.6, Fat 57, SaturatedFat 34.6, Cholesterol 222.3, Sodium 823.3, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1, Protein 25.1
HEARTY LENTIL SPAGHETTI
"You won't miss any meat in this spaghetti sauce," writes Marie Bender of Henderson, Nevada. Packed full of lentils and Italian flavors, this sauce is thick, hearty and zesty.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the lentils, broth, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil and oregano. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes., Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with lentil sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH LENTIL SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop whole onion. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high, and saute onion until it begins to brown.
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and add to onion.
- Bring water for pasta to boil in a covered pot.
- When onion begins to brown, stir in lentils, tomatoes, cinnamon and 5 cups of water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook at a low simmer until lentils are soft but still hold their shape, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- When water for pasta boils, add pasta, and cook according to package directions.
- Wash, dry and chop coriander.
- Coarsely grate Parmesan.
- Season lentil sauce with salt, if desired, and with pepper. When pasta is cooked, drain and top with lentil sauce. Sprinkle with coriander and cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 819, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 154 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams
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