One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
1h
This One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentil dish is a comforting and hearty meal. Lentils, potatoes, and vegetables are simmered in a creamy, flavorful broth for a rich, satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
1
Heat the bacon grease (that’s what I used) over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 10 minutes until the vegetables are nice and roasty and fragrant. Add the wine slowly – it should give a little sizzle and get all the browned bits off the bottom.
2
Add the lentils, potatoes, and broth. Tie the bay leaf, parsley, and thyme together and toss in the pot (the reason for tying is so you can easily remove them at the end – I actually wrapped mine up in a stalk of celery so it would be contained a bit better). Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more broth as necessary so the lentils are just barely covered in liquid. When the lentils and potatoes are soft, gently mash the potatoes against the side of the pot with the back of the wooden spoon to make the mixture creamy.
3
Remove the tied herbs; add the half and half and spinach. Stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper (season, taste, adjust, repeat). Serve each serving with a drizzle of good olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar, per Jamie Oliver’s (and my) recommendation.
Notes
The cooking length for the lentils (and the amount of liquid you need) will partially depend on how old your lentils are. Mine have been around for a while… so they took about 6-7 cups of broth over about 45 minutes of cooking time. Just play it by ear and do what feels right if it looks like it needs more liquid and more time.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories843kcal
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Fat18g
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Saturated Fat7g
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Carbohydrates126g
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Fiber24g
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Sugar11g
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Protein44g
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Cholesterol33mg
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Sodium1270mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.