Spinach with Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 carrot, diced
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
1 tsp salt
pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1 above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
Mix in lemon juice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.94 Kcal (1725 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	5%
Sodium	424.1mg	18%
Potassium	633.31mg	13%
Total Carbs	77.78g	26%
Sugars	3.51g	14%
Dietary Fiber	18.59g	74%
Protein	18.37g	37%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	69.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	330.96 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.39g	5%
Sodium	340.74mg	18%
Potassium	508.82mg	13%
Total Carbs	62.49g	26%
Sugars	2.82g	14%
Dietary Fiber	14.94g	74%
Protein	14.76g	37%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.3mg	23%
Calcium	55.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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