Curried Lentils

Curried Lentils

Ingredients:

1 TBSP EVOO
1tsp cumin
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4tsp ginger
1/2tsp salt
1tsp curry powder

2 cloves garlic
1C red lentils
3 1/2 C low sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
1/2 C frozen peas
1 C fresh spinach

1C rice, choose your favorite

In a large saute pan (that has a lid!), heat oil over medium. Add diced onion and all spices until onions soften. Add minced garlic and stir gently until it becomes fragrant. Stir in lentils and liquid of choice, bringing to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25 minutes. Now GO make some rice NOW while it simmers. Add peas and spinach to lentils during last few minutes to cook through and wilt. Serve over rice with naan or flat bread.

Shopping list:
Curry powder
Turmeric (you can get small amounts in bulk if you don't use often enough to keep)
Ginger
Cumin
Head of garlic
1 medium size yellow or sweet onion
1 Tetra pak of chicken or vegetable broth
1 package of red lentils, or 1 C from bulk section
1 package frozen peas
1 bag of pre-washed spinach
Rice
1 package of naan (I like to get it from Trader Joe's)