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

When it comes to satisfying and nutritious meals, few dishes can rival the comforting combination of lentils and kale. This recipe for Lemony Lentils with Kale is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the health benefits of both of these superfoods.

Lentils, a staple in many cuisines around the world, are a great source of vegetarian protein and are packed with essential nutrients such as iron, fiber, and folate. Meanwhile, kale, often deemed a "superfood," is rich in vitamins A, C, and K...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ½ pound green lentils
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and carrot in the hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, thyme sprigs, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir to coat, 1 minute.
  • Stir lentils, tomatoes and their juice, and chicken stock into onion mixture. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 449mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 22g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 151mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1346mg