Collards with Lentils, Tomatoes and Indian Spices

By soccercat

Garam masala (a blend of Indian spices) enriches thses greens with a warm flavor that pairs well with tomatoes and lentils.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 (15 oz.) can no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed and
• leaves sliced into 1 inch ribbons
• 1 cup red lentils

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1/2 cup water to simmer in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in garam maslal and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juices with 1 cup water and bring to boil. reduce heat to medium low and stir in collards. cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine lentils and 2 coups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 8 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir lentils into skillet with collards and serve.