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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a low fat, not too bad on the calories recipe. Really satisfying, especially on cold days. It can be a meal in itself Ingredients:
1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over |
2 bay leaves |
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 carrot, diced |
4 cloves garlic, mashed |
1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried |
1 teaspoon salt |
pepper |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
3. Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
4. In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
5. Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
6. Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
7. Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
8. Mix in lemon juice.
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