Low Sugar Harissa-Orange Red Lentils with Spinach

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time30 min

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Low Sugar Harissa-Orange Red Lentils with Spinach

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp harissa paste
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp orange zest
3 tbsp fresh orange juice
3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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