Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape.
3
Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
5
Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine.
8
Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
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Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
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Calories 235; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 11 g; Carb 33 g; Fiber 9 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 330 mg
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Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
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Good source of: Potassium

149

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup French lentils, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons diced shallots, and more.

Yes, Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes

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