Preconception · Lunch
Turmeric Red Lentil & Spinach Stew
The one deliberately legume-heavy meal of the week - red lentils are among the richest whole-food sources of folate and iron.
Per serving (approx.): 380 kcal · 20 g protein · 45 g carbs · 12 g fat · 12 g fiber
Ingredients
for 2 people
- 200 gred lentils, rinsed
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1onion, diced
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbspgrated fresh ginger
- 1 tspground turmeric
- 1 tspground cumin
- 400 gtinned chopped tomatoes
- 500 mlvegetable stock
- 150 gbaby spinach
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Method
- Base. Soften onion in oil; add garlic, ginger and spices for a fragrant minute.
- Simmer. Add lentils, tomatoes and stock; simmer until soft and thick, about 20 minutes.
- Finish. Stir in spinach until wilted; season well.
Worth knowingThe vitamin C in the tomatoes meaningfully boosts iron absorption from the lentils. Freezes beautifully - make double.
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