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Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Crockpot lentils with spinach and curry powder. Scroll down to see more recipes using lentils.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup converted rice
  • 1 10-ounce package chopped spinach or other greens
  • 1 can (1 1/2 cups) vegetable broth (may use chicken broth if desired)
  • salt to taste
  • Chopped tomato & mint for garnish, if desired

Preparation:

Combine first 11 ingredients in the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until rice and lentils are tender but not mushy. Add salt to taste; serve garnished with chopped tomato and mint if desired. May be doubled.
Makes 2 to 3 main dish servings.

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