Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes

Name: Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 85 grams cups baby spinach leaves (about; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 6 grams chopped fresh basil leaves; 15 grams chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 11 grams chopped fresh mint leaves; 149 grams halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint); 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 192 grams French lentils; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 Tbsps diced shallots; 473 milliliters water

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes might be a recipe you should try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 14g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 262 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up flat-leaf parsley, grape tomatoes, shallots, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Delicious Creamy Lentils and Chestnuts Soup, Ginger Lentils With Carrots and Fresh Herbs, and Lentils and Apples with Acorn Squash.

Instructions

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.

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Water

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Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.

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Lentils

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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.

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Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes.

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Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.

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Spinach

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.

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