Spiced Lentils with Spinach and Apples

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butterNutrition
• 1 tsp ground corianderNutrition
• 1 tsp ground cuminNutrition
• 1 tbsp ginger, mincedNutrition
• 2 tsps dry mustardNutrition
• 1 tsp black pepperNutrition
• 1 tsp cayenneNutrition
• 1/2 tsp turmericNutrition
• 1 tsp saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp canola oilNutrition
• 2 medium skinless tart apples. choppedNutrition
• 1 1/2 fl oz lemon juiceNutrition
• 2 stalks medium celery, mincedNutrition
• 3 cloves garlicNutrition
• 2 cups chopped onionNutrition
• 5 cups waterNutrition
• 2 cups lentilsNutrition
• 8 oz spinach, choppedNutrition

Directions

1. 1Heat the oil in a skillet, and melt in the butter. Add the onion, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
2. 2Place the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to boil. Lower the heat, partially cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3Add celery, cumin, mustard, ginger, coriander and turmeric to onion. Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
4. 4Scrape all this into the lentils, add the lemon juice and garlic. Stir. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes - until lentils are tender.
5. 5Stir in the salt, black pepper, cayenne, spinach, and apples. Cook for a few minutes - until spinach is wilted and the apples begin to soften.
6. 6Serve hot.
7. 7Note: recipe based on Mollie Katzen's Enchanted Broccoli Forest.

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