Best 8 Spinach With Lentils Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, spinach with lentils is a great choice. This classic combination is packed with flavor, nutrition, and versatility. The earthy taste of lentils pairs perfectly with the mild sweetness of spinach, creating a satisfying dish that is both hearty and light. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, there's a recipe for spinach with lentils that's sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LENTILS WITH SPINACH



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This grain and vegetable dish is a perfect complement to a main course but flavorful enough to steal the show.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 quart water
1/2 cup lentils
1 carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dried bay leaf
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces spinach, stems removed, leaves washed well and torn into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, lentils, carrot, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, discarding bay leaf.
  • Use a paper towel to wipe out any water from the saucepan. Add oil, and return pan to medium heat. Stir in the lentils, vegetables, and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 8 g

LENTILS AND SPINACH



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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.

Provided by bobawood

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 white onions, halved and sliced into 1/2 rings
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ 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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 639.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

HERBED LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup French lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons diced shallots
3 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1 cup halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
  • Good source of: Potassium

SPINACH-AND-GARLIC LENTILS



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This bright and satisfying lentil side dish will make you forget you ever had a dull brown one. We use orange lentils, which cook fast, and finish the whole dish with a garlic-spice butter drizzled on top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield about 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 2-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced, (remove seeds for less heat)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 tightly packed cups)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 pound split orange lentils (masoor dal), picked through and rinsed (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, tomato, 2 cloves of garlic, ginger, serrano chile, turmeric and 6 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a high simmer and cook, occasionally whisking vigorously, until the lentils are tender and begin to fall apart and the mixture is like a thin porridge, 15 to 18 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan in batches and stir until wilted. Add the lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Remove from the heat.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining clove of garlic and the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Swirl until the garlic and is golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the lentils into a large serving bowl and drizzle with the garlic butter. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SPINACH WITH LENTILS



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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

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
  • Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
  • In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
  • Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
  • Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
  • Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
  • Mix in lemon juice.

LENTILS WITH SPINACH



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This is a Middle Eastern recipe from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. This is good over brown rice and served with Recipe #292585.

Provided by mliss29

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces spinach, frozen
1 medium onion
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup lentils (picked over and rinsed)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half lengthwise and then cut the halves into fine half rings.
  • Heat oil over medium flame.
  • When hot, put in onion and garlic. Stir and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Put in lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 25 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
  • Defrost spinach and add spinach, salt, and cumin to the lentils.
  • Simmer 10 minutes. Add pepper. Serve.

BRAISED LENTILS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Lidia Bastianich

Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Side     Braise     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Spinach     Lentil     Fall     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown lentils
2 small onions, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1 stalk celery, trimmed and diced (about 1 1/2 cup)
2 bay leaves
Salt
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups finely shredded fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and drained

Steps:

  • Pour enough cold water over the lentils, onions, carrots, celery, and bay leaves in a 3-quart saucepan to cover by three fingers. Season with salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat so the water is at a gentle boil and cook until the lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the lentils, discard the bay leaves, and transfer to a large skillet.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced enough to coat the lentils, about 3 minutes. Scatter the spinach over the lentils and toss just until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately.

INDIAN LENTILS AND SPINACH



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I combined two other recipes to create this.

Provided by artyjeep

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup lentils
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until beginning to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Mix chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pan, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
  • Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in microwave for 5 minutes. Stir spinach and continue cooking in microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Let spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain water and squeeze excess water from spinach.
  • Mix spinach into lentils; cover pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 324.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

### Tips ###
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, and they're also very affordable.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils well before cooking them.
  • You can use any type of lentils for this recipe, but brown or green lentils are the most common.
  • To make the recipe vegan, simply omit the yogurt or use a plant-based yogurt alternative.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as diced carrots, celery, or bell pepper.
  • Serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
### Conclusion ###

Spinach with lentils is a healthy, affordable, and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also very versatile. You can serve it as a main course, a side dish, or even a dip. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give spinach with lentils a try.

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