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Indian Lentils and Spinach Recipe
Indian lentils and spinach recipe combines two other recipes to create nutritious preparation that pairs protein-rich lentils with healthy spinach for complete nutrition. This combined approach demonstrates creative recipe development while ensuring balanced nutrition through traditional Indian ingredient pairing that provides complete amino acids. The nutritious combination offers substantial health benefits while the protein and greens pairing creates satisfying meals that appeal to health-conscious families. This combined recipe shows culinary creativity while the traditional pairing honors Indian cooking wisdom that naturally combines complementary ingredients. The healthy meal nature makes this dish perfect for those seeking nutritious comfort food.
I combined two other recipes to create this.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
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
Directions
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 (per serving)
| 129 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 129 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Sodium 325mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 34% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 418mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
