Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (diced into 1/4 inch dice)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup mixed parsley and cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried coriander (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups vegetable stock ((or water))
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 5 cups fresh spinach leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1/4 cup mixed cilantro and parsley ( chopped)

Instruction

  • In a medium-sized pot, sautee the onion and garlic with the olive oil until soft and nearly golden. Then add the tomatoes and paste and keep sautéing until the tomatoes release all the water, and keep cooking until most of the tomatoes water is evaporated.
  • Add the herbs and spices and sauté for another couple of minutes until the mixture looks like a thick paste.
  • Add the stock and bring it to a boil, then add int he lentils and cover the pot. Cook the lentils for 15 minutes until they start to soften up and then add the spinach.
  • Keep the pot covered and allow it to cook for 10 minutes more until the spinach has wilted and the lentils have cooked completely. Add the remaining herbs. Taste and adjust the salt. Serve right away and enjoy :)