Name: Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 c. brown or green lentils -; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms -; Salt -; 1 clove garlic -; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin -; 1/4 tsp. ground coriander -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; tsp. turmeric -; 1/2 lb. Swiss chard or other tender greens -; 1 tbsp. chopped parsley -

Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens

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Ingredients for - Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens

1. 1/2 c. brown or green lentils -

2. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms -

4. Salt -

5. 1 clove garlic -

6. 1/4 tsp. ground cumin -

7. 1/4 tsp. ground coriander -

8. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. tsp. turmeric -

10. 1/2 lb. Swiss chard or other tender greens -

11. 1 tbsp. chopped parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Spiced Lentils with Mushrooms and Greens

1. Stage

In a small saucepan, cover the lentils with 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the shiitake and season with salt. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper, and turmeric, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 minutes.

3. Stage

Add the lentils and their cooking liquid to the mushrooms and simmer for 3 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup of water if the lentils are too dry. Season with salt. Ladle the lentils into bowls, garnish with the parsley, and serve.