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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown or red lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
  • Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Combine 3 cups water, the lentils, garlic, onion, and curry powder in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer very gently until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes for brown lentils and 20 to 25 minutes for red lentils.
  • Drain the spinach and squeeze out some of the water.
  • Stir into the lentil mixture and season with salt.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, and serve.
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  • Calories: 173
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Protein : 11g
  • Carbohydrate: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 101mg