Lemony Lentils with Kale

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Lemon brightens up these lemony lentils with kale for a zesty and inexpensive meal—serve with a crusty baguette.

Submitted by Dezzie
Updated on October 8, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 carrot, diced

  • 4 sprigs thyme

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 8 ounces green lentils

  • 1 bunch dinosaur (Tuscan) kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.

  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and their juice, and lentils; cover skillet. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356 Calories
8g Fat
55g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 449mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 22g 78%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 151mg 168%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 1346mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.