Mediterranean Lentils

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Mild flavors, packed with nutrition and fiber! i serve this as a side dish to salmon filets or roasted chicken.

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Steps

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Sort and rinse lentils.

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Cook in unsalted water , enough to cover plus one inch , over medium heat until tender , about 20-25 minutes.

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Drain liquid , reserving 1 cup.

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Add back 1 / 2 cup liquid and spinach leaves , cover pot and cook on medium-low heat , stirring occasionally , until spinach is wilted and mixed into lentils , about 3 minutes.

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Add remainder of reserved liquid , lemon juice , olive oil and dried mint.

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Continue to cook over medium-low heat , stirring occasionally , until most of the liquid is absorbed , 5-10 minutes.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

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dried brown lentils, water, baby spinach leaves, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried mint, salt and pepper