How to Make Garlic Lentils with Kale - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal, look no further than this recipe for Garlic Lentils with Kale. Packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of essential nutrients, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. Not only is it nutritious, but it's also incredibly delicious, thanks to the combination of savory garlic, earthy lentils, and hearty kale.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed and sorted
  • water to cover
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 bunch kale, or to taste, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook red onion in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour lentils into the pot with onion; add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Bring the water to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, and paprika into the lentil mixture to integrate the paste smoothly into the liquid; bring to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir kale into the lentils, reduce heat to low, and cook until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 145mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 525mg

    Categories

    Kale recipes