Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes

Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes
Yield Prep Time
4servings 15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Yield Prep Time
4servings 15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes
Yield Prep Time
4servings 15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Yield Prep Time
4servings 15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 1cup French lentils
  • 2cups water
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2tablespoons shallotsminced
  • 3cups spinachabout 3 ounces
  • 1cup grape tomatoesabout 1/2 pint, halved
  • 1/4cup basilchopped
  • 1/4cup parsleychopped
  • 1/4cup mintchopped
  • 2tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4teaspoon black pepper
Yield:
Instructions
  1. Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape.
  3. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
  5. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine.
  8. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  9. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.