Lemony Lentils and Spinach

Name: Lemony Lentils and Spinach
Ingredients: 1 cup French lentils (green lentils); 3 cups water; 1 medium onion, sliced; 14 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced; 14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed to get rid of excess liquid (may use fresh if available); 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (optional); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 14 cup fresh lemon juice

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup French lentils (green lentils)
3 cups water
1 medium onion, sliced
14 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
14 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed to get rid of excess liquid (may use fresh if available)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
14 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Bring water & lentils to a boil in a large heavy pot.
2

Reduce heat, cover & simmer 20 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, saute the onion in a large pot in oil.
4

Stir in garlic, cilantro, and spinach and saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5

Add potatoes and lentils with cooking liquid to cover.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer; cook 20 minutes.
8

Stir in lemon juice; serve immediately or when cooled or chilled as desired.