Lemony Lentils with Kale

Name: Lemony Lentils with Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 4 thyme sprigs; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 0.5 pound green lentils; 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced

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Lemon brightens up these lemony lentils with kale for a zesty and inexpensive meal—serve with a crusty baguette.

Submitted by Dezzie

Updated on November 23, 2024

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

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

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and their juice, and lentils; cover skillet. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356	Calories
8g	Fat
55g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 449mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 22g	78%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g	40%
Vitamin C 151mg	168%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1346mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Lemony Lentils with Kale

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