Description
Creamy “Marry Me” Lentils are a delightful dish that combines earthy lentils with rich coconut milk, aromatic spices, and vibrant greens for a comforting meal. Each spoonful offers a savory experience that can impress friends or provide cozy nourishment on a chilly evening. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these lentils will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; stir until fragrant.
- Pour in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until creamy.
- Fold in spinach or kale until wilted, then finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg