Savory Oats with Lentils and Spinach
A hearty and comforting bowl of savory oats cooked with lentils, fresh spinach, and aromatic spices, perfect for a quick and filling main meal.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
350
Calories
Macros · per serving
14g protein
54g carbs
7g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 4 cup spinach
- 1 onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 cup water
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- 2
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 3
Chop the onion and mince the garlic, then add them to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- 4
Add the cumin and paprika, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the rinsed lentils, rolled oats, and 4 cups of water. Stir in the vegetable stock cube and bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add the spinach to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it wilts. Add additional water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
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