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Spicy Red Lentils with Spinach & Orange Juice
Course
Main Course
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
4-6
cloves
Garlic
1/2
tsp
Crushed red pepper flakes
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
cup
Red lentils
1
cup
Orange Juice
2
cups
Broth or Water
1
lb
Fresh spinach, chopped
Ground Pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large sauce pot over medium-low heat, sauté the garlic, onion and chili flakes in 2 Tbs of the olive oil until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Add the lentils and stir to coat with the oil. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the orange juice and broth (or water).
Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes (add more water if necessary).
Stir in the spinach and continue to simmer until it’s tender, about 2 minutes.
Season with ground black pepper and a pinch of salt to taste. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for more spice.