Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 white onions, halved and sliced into 1/2 rings
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup lentils
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2 cups water
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
Directions
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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.
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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).
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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 (per serving)
165 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 165 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 639mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 10g | 19% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 130mg | 10% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 580mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.