Lentils With Spinach

Name: Lentils With Spinach
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. spinach; 1 qt. water; 1/2 c. lentils; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf, dried; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. salt (I don't use salt); 1/8 tsp. pepper

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. spinach
1 qt. water
1/2 c. lentils
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf, dried
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt (I don't use salt)
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Trim spinach and wash well.
2

Tear leaves into bite-size pieces and set aside.
3

In a large saucepan, combine water, lentils (picked over and rinsed), carrot, 1/4 finely chopped onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and discard bay leaf.
5

Return lentils and vegetables to the saucepan.
6

Add the reserved spinach, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until the spinach wilts and the lentils are heated through, about 2 minutes.