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Spicy Lentils and Spinach

Spicy Lentils and Spinach: Your New Favorite Vegan Comfort Dish

Spicy Lentils and Spinach is a delightful vegan dish that combines comfort and flavor, making it perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 cup Green or Brown Lentils Avoid red lentils as they lose their shape.
  • 4 cups Water Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can swap with kale or Swiss chard.
  • 1 medium Courgette (Zucchini) Substitutes with any soft veggies.
  • 2 medium Carrots Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped finely.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed.
  • 1 inch Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 1 medium Green Chilies Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Passata (or Crushed Tomatoes) Can substitute with canned tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Coriander For garnish.
  • optional Fat-Free Natural Yogurt Use dairy-free for a vegan option.
Cooking Notes
  • as needed Low-Calorie Spray For sautéing.

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Spray a saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray or oil. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  2. Add spices (ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala) to the aromatics and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped carrots, courgette, rinsed lentils, passata (or crushed tomatoes), green chilies, and salt. Mix and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in spinach and wilt for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve warm, optionally topping with yogurt and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish is freezer-friendly and can be prepared in advance for meal prep. Adjust spices to your taste.

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