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Lentil and Spinach Stew served and ready to eat
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Lentil and Spinach Stew

Earthy lentils with garlic, spinach, lemon and cumin — a nourishing one-pot vegan dinner ready in thirty minutes.

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10 minPrep
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25 minCook
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.2 litres stock
  • 200g spinach
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Soften the onion and garlic in oil.
  2. Add the cumin and paprika.
  3. Stir in the lentils and stock; simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and cook 3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Finish with lemon juice and a glug of olive oil.
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Tara’s tips

  • Lemon at the end brightens the whole bowl.
  • A drizzle of good olive oil makes a difference.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with bread.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Make it creamy?

Stir in a spoon of tahini.

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