Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown lentils, washed and picked over
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,stems removed & dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Put lentils& bay leaf into a sauce pan and cover with water until the water is 1" above the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer until tender 40-50 minutes.
  • You may have to add a bit of water if they cook dry.
  • Remove from heat, cover& keep warm, Drain off any excess water.
  • In a large skillet or wok heat oil.
  • Saute the garlic& carrot until golden.
  • Stir in spinach until just wilted (do not over cook).
  • Stir the spinach into the lentils and season to taste.
  • Mix in lemon juice.