Lentils with Spinach and Orzo by @cuisinovia

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🫘

1 cup

Lentils

🫒

80 ml

Olive Oil

🧅

1 large

Onion

🥬

1

Celery Stalk

🥕

1 medium

Carrot

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧅

2

Spring Onions

🍝

250 g

Orzo

🍅

400 g

Chopped Tomatoes

🧂

15 ml

Vegetable Powder

🌶️

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🌶️

1.3 ml

Smoked Hot Paprika

💧

1.3 l

Water

🥬

130 g

Spinach Leaves

🧂

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Put the lentils in a saucepan with 750 ml salted water, cover the pot.

  2. Step 2/17

    Once the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-low.

  3. Step 3/17

    Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are cooked al-dente.

  4. Step 4/17

    In a large frying pan, add half the olive oil and sauté the onion over medium-high heat.

  5. Step 5/17

    Once they start to take on a little color, add the celery and carrot.

  6. Step 6/17

    Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften.

  7. Step 7/17

    Add the garlic and spring onions.

  8. Step 8/17

    Add the orzo in the pan along with the remaining olive oil, spices and a little salt, stir until orzo gets heated through.

  9. Step 9/17

    Add the lentils along with their water, the vegetable powder, the chopped tomatoes and 500 ml of water, cover the pan.

  10. Step 10/17

    Simmer until orzo is cooked al-dente, adding a little water if necessary.

  11. Step 11/17

    Add the spinach to the pan in 2-3 batches, stir until just wilted.

  12. Step 12/17

    Serve immediately.

  13. Step 13/17

    Cover the frying pan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

    orzo
    brown lentils
    chopped tomatoes

  14. Step 14/17

    Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente.

    orzo
    brown lentils
    chopped tomatoes
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/17

    Add a small amount of additional water if the mixture becomes dry before the orzo is cooked.

    water
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/17

    Add the spinach leaves in 2 to 3 batches.

    spinach leaves
    🥄wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/17

    Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach has just wilted, then serve immediately.

    spinach leaves
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Vegetables, Grains, Pasta, Canned goods, Seasonings, Liquids, Leafy greens

Ingredients

Lentils, Olive oil, Onion, Celery stalk, Carrot, Garlic, Spring onions, Orzo, Chopped tomatoes, Vegetable powder, Black pepper, Smoked hot paprika, Water, Spinach leaves, Salt

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

535 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 77g, Dietary fiber: 16g, Total fat: 18g, Saturated fat: 2.5g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 7.2mg, Potassium: 990mg, Magnesium: 115mg, Calcium: 120mg, Zinc: 2.5mg, Sodium: 510mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 310mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin K: 190mcg, Folate: 245mcg DFE, Vitamin B6: 0.45mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cup, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board, box grater, wooden spoon, colander

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, One-pot meal

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Al dente, Saucy, Hearty

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Tomatoey, Smoky, Mildly spicy, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in individual portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)