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This Spicy Lentil and Chickpea Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a late-night meal, packed with nutritious ingredients to fuel your body. The combination of lentils, chickpeas, and spinach creates a comforting stew that is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Brown lentils - 100g
• Canned chickpeas - 240g (1 can), drained and rinsed
• Fresh spinach - 150g
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Diced tomatoes - 400g (1 can)
• Vegetable broth - 500ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red chili flakes, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the brown lentils, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Stir in the drained chickpeas and fresh spinach, and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, supporting overall health and immunity.

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