![](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CieKb0nJRlX_Rcm4bZJJn42486k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7639516-ad62e013d24c4060b84e0ffd57f125ca.jpg)
Ingredients
-
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-
1 white onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
2 cups chicken broth
-
1 cup lentils
-
½ cup water
-
2 cloves garlic, crushed
-
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
1 teaspoon ground cumin
-
1 teaspoon chili powder
-
½ teaspoon ground ginger
-
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
-
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
-
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
-
1 bay leaf
-
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
-
¼ cup water
Directions
-
Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until beginning to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
-
Mix chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pan, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
-
Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in microwave for 5 minutes. Stir spinach and continue cooking in microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Let spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain water and squeeze excess water from spinach.
-
Mix spinach into lentils; cover pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
129 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 129 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
Sodium 325mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 34% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 8g | 16% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 78mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 418mg | 9% |
* 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.