Garlic Lentils with Kale Recipe

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook red onion in hot oil until browned 7 to 10 minutes.

Pour lentils into the pot with onion; add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.

Stir tomato paste garlic brown sugar and paprika into the lentil mixture to integrate the paste smoothly into the liquid; bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender about 1 hour.

Stir kale into the lentils reduce heat to low and cook until the kale is tender 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.