Lemony Lentil-Spinach Stew
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1/2 lb.)
- 6 oz. baby spinach leaves
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
- Add broth and lentils, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes, and cook 15 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Add spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
- Cover, and simmer 2 minutes, or until spinach wilts.
- Stir in mint.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
olive oil, garlic, lowsodium, brown lentils, potatoes, baby spinach leaves, lemon juice, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, fresh mint
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/lemony-lentil-spinach-stew/ (may not work)