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Lentils And Spinach

SUBMITTED BY: bobawood PHOTO BY: G Pendleton

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 78 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 white onions, halved and sliced into 1/2 rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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).
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by Spongebob7
This was very good. I doubled everything except used only one onion and used chicken broth for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by littlebird
I have been making this for a few years and love it every time. I always use fresh spinach and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by GAMIS
Delicious and nutritious, not to mention inexpensive! We added carrots to the recipe. I'd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by vanessajbaca
This was seriously good. I used 1 cup of red lentils, and 2.5 cups of vegetable broth in place... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by STARMEKITTEN
I thought this was a delicious dish. It was very easy to make. I would serve it over rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by LC1967
It is very difficult to find meatless dishes that both my husband and I can agree are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by CHRIS523
This was excellent! I used fresh spinach and just microwavedit for three minutes or so. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by EMILY052005
This is a great recipe if you double the lentils. I love to make a batch to have for lunches... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2005 by Dulce
Tasty! Simple ingredients and very easy to prepare. I love lentils so next time I think I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2005 by DRFITCHETT