Red Lentils And Spinach Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Red Lentils and Spinach Curry recipe, ready in under an hour! This hearty and healthy dish is packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend meal. So good, you'll be making it again and again!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 298.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Lentils And Spinach

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How to Make Red Lentils And Spinach

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add rinsed red lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), salt, and chopped spinach. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the spinach is wilted.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in grated fresh ginger.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

3g

Carbs

16g