- Rinse canned lentils well so the broth tastes clean and bright.
- Pairing lentils and spinach with vitamin C rich lemon makes this a thoughtfully composed meal, not a treatment for fatigue.
Steady fuelDinner · Mediterranean
Spinach Lentil Lemon Pot
A bright one pot dinner of lentils, spinach, tomato, cumin, and lemon with a spoonful of creamy yogurt.
30 minutesEasy difficulty25g protein
Why it fits
Protein, fiber, leafy greens, and a bright finish make a low effort pot when ordinary energy feels hard to find.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 cans lentils, rinsed
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft; add garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
- 02
Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth; simmer for 15 minutes.
- 03
Fold in spinach until wilted and squeeze in half the lemon.
- 04
Serve with yogurt, herbs, and the remaining lemon.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use chickpeas or white beans instead of lentils.
- Coconut yogurt keeps the bowl dairy free.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Add yogurt only after reheating.
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Per serving, approximately
440 calories25g protein20g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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