Recipes with Lentils and Spinach
Discover what you can make with lentils and spinach. This popular pairing offers endless possibilities for creative, flavorful cooking.
4 Recipe Ideas
Lentils and Spinach Recipe
A delicious combination of lentils and spinach that comes together quickly.
Easy Lentils with Spinach
A simple, weeknight-friendly dish featuring lentils and spinach.
Lentils and Spinach Medley
Lentils paired with spinach in a flavorful, well-seasoned preparation.
Homemade Lentils and Spinach
A homemade classic combining lentils and spinach with pantry staples.
Cooking Tips
🫘 Lentils
- Red lentils cook fastest (15 min) and break down into a creamy texture.
- Green and brown lentils hold their shape — best for salads and sides.
- No soaking needed for lentils, unlike most dried legumes.
Nutrition: Protein powerhouse with 18g per cup cooked. Extremely high in fiber and iron.
Storage: Dry lentils last 1-2 years. Cooked lentils keep 5 days refrigerated.
🥬 Spinach
- Spinach reduces dramatically when cooked — use 3x more than you think.
- Add spinach at the very end of cooking to preserve nutrients.
- Pair with citrus or vitamin C-rich foods to boost iron absorption.
Nutrition: Rich in iron, calcium, vitamin K, and folate. One cup raw has only 7 calories.
Storage: Refrigerate in a dry paper towel-lined container for up to 7 days.
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