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This Spicy Lentil and Chickpea Stew is a hearty and nutritious midnight meal that bursts with flavors from warming spices and fresh spinach. Packed with protein and fiber, it's an ideal dish for a late-night boost.

Spicy Lentil and Chickpea Stew with Lentils and Spinach and Chickpeas and Lentils and Spinach and Lentils and Spinach and Lentils and Spinach and Lentils and Spinach and Lentils and Spinach
40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Brown lentils - 1 cup (200g)
  • Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
  • Fresh spinach - 2 cups (60g), chopped
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • Onion - 1 medium (150g), diced
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Carrot - 1 medium (100g), diced
  • Celery - 1 stalk (100g), diced
  • Canned diced tomatoes - 1 cup (240g)
  • Vegetable broth - 2 cups (480ml)
  • Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
  • Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust for spice level)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml), for serving

Steps

  1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red chili flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the brown lentils, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, add the canned chickpeas and chopped spinach. Stir well and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the lentils are tender and the spinach is wilted.
  5. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice on top.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 55 g
  • Fiber: 15 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

Tags

AmericanHealthyMidnight