Spinach With Lentils

• 1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
2. You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
3. Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
4. In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
5. Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
6. Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
7. Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
8. Mix in lemon juice.

brown lentils, bay leaves, olive oil, carrot, garlic, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-with-lentils-16874 (may not work)