Herbed Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 1 cup French lentils
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons diced shallots
• 3 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.