Gluten Free Cilantro-Lime Red Lentils with Spinach

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

Gluten Free Cilantro-Lime Red Lentils with Spinach

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup red lentils
Ingredient note
Red lentils are naturally gluten free, but they are often grown, milled or packed alongside wheat. Look for a package labeled gluten free or ideally certified gluten free.
Arrowhead Mills Organic Lentils Red - 16 Oz
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.

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