Indian-Spiced Lentils with Spinach and Rhubarb

• 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbs. yellow mustard seeds
• 2 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
• 3 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
• 1 medium red onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 lb. fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/4-inch slices, or 1/2 lb. frozen sliced rhubarb, thawed
• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1. Heat 1 Tbs.
2. oil in nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add mustard and cumin seeds.
4. Cover skillet, and cook 2 minutes, or until seeds begin to pop.
5. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until popping stops, shaking skillet often.
6. Remove from heat, stir in ginger and garlic, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Cover, and set aside.
8. Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
9. oil in saucepan over medium heat.
10. Add onion and raisins; saute 10 minutes, or until onions begin to brown.
11. Stir in lentils and 3 cups broth; bring to a boil.
12. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 25 minutes.
13. Stir in rhubarb and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 6 minutes.
14. Add spinach, cover, and cook mixture 6 minutes more.
15. Stir mixture to incorporate rhubarb and spinach leaves, then stir in spice mixture.
16. Serve garnished with cilantro.

olive oil, yellow mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fresh ginger, garlic, red onion, golden raisins, brown lentils, vegetable broth, fresh rhubarb, baby spinach, cilantro

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/indian-spiced-lentils-with-spinach-and-rhubarb/ (may not work)