High-Protein Mediterranean Dinner Bowl 22

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced canned tomatoes
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1.Rinse the lentils under cold water until water runs clear.
2. 2.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4.Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed lentils and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
5. 5.Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
6. 6.Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt to taste.
7. 7.Serve hot with an optional drizzle of olive oil or a wedge of lemon.