Marry Me Lentils
This Marry Me Lentils recipe is a rich vegetarian twist on the famous "Marry Me Chicken", made with hearty French green lentils simmered in a flavorful, cozy sauce. Perfect for a comforting, high-protein plant-based dinner, it is an easy one-pot meal that is ideal for chilly nights and weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 14.10 oz (400 g) dried green lentils
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) olive oil
- 8 shallots (Chopped)
- 6 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
- 2 tsp (4 g) Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp (4 g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes
- 28 oz (794 g) crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz (397 g) coconut milk (1 can)
- 32 oz (907 g) vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp (12 g) light brown sugar
- 5 oz (142 g) baby spinach (+ more for garnish)
- salt and pepper (To Taste)
- Sun dried tomatoes in oil (Sliced for garnish)
Instructions
LENTILS PREPARATION
- For this recipe I used French green lentils (Lentilles du Puy).NOTE: The key differences are size (French are tiny), color (darker, bluish-green), flavor (peppery), and texture (firm/poppy vs. softer). Sort through the dry lentils to remove any small rocks or debris.NOTE: This is a natural occurrence during harvesting. Place the lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.14.10 oz dried green lentils
MARRY ME LENTILS PREPARATION
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the chopped shallots and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.2 Tbsp olive oil, 8 shallots, 6 Garlic Cloves
- Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.2 tsp Ground Cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir to coat them in the spice mixture.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and light brown sugar. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.28 oz crushed tomatoes, 14 oz coconut milk, 32 oz vegetable broth, 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the lentils simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and the sauce has thickened. Add the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. The lentils will continue soaking up the sauce as they rest.5 oz baby spinach
- Once your Marry Me Lentils is ready, taste and season to taste. I found this recipe to be perfect when prepared a day in advance.Before serving, top with fresh herbs, citrus slices and rice. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!salt and pepper
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Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 1493mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2917IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 11mg
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