Braised Lentils Spinach
1 serving of braised lentils spinach contains 216 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 65% carbs, 5% fat, and 30% protein. This is a good source of protein (31% of your Daily Value), fiber (34% of your Daily Value), and potassium (18% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Add the dried lentils into a non stick pan with a lid and cover with at least 2-3 cups of water.
- Add the spices and simmer, while covered for 20 minutes over medium heat. Check often to make sure there is still a lot of water inside.
- Uncover and add the frozen spinach directly to the pan; add additional water to cover. Cover and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Uncover, stir, and continue to simmer until the water has completely evaporated (usually another 5-10 minutes). Season to taste with additional salt/pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Recipe inspired by: http://www.ahueats.com/2015/11/braised-lentils-spinach.html
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of braised lentils spinach (430g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 | |
| Fats | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated fats | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 38g | 14% |
| Net carbs | 28g | |
| Fiber | 10g | 34% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 17g | |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 837mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 10001μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 78mg | 14% |
| Copper | 1mg | 62% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 436μg | 109% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 131mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 79% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 30% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 9μg | 16% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A IU | 16670IU | |
| Vitamin A | 833μg | 93% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 531μg | 442% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 22% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 0.3g | |
| Fructose | 0.4g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 24g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
