Lentils And Spinach Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Lentils And Spinach Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lentils And Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 white onions

halved and sliced into 1/2 rings

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup lentils

2 cups water

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 cloves garlic

crushed

Chapati (East African Bread)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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).

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Lentils And Spinach Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 165.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 19%

Carbohydrates: 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 10.4g 42%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 8342.9IU 167%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 10.2mg 17%

Folate: 228.5mcg 57%

Calcium: 129.7mg 13%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 90.9mg 33%

Potassium: 579.7mg 16%

Sodium: 639.1mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 38.6

*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.

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