Creamy Marry Me Lentils: The Best Comfort Food Upgrade
The perfect blend of creamy lentils and spices that will win over anyone’s heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, top with freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Creamy Lentils, Comfort Food, Vegan Recipes