Easy Lentil Curry

I want to give you all a recipe to follow that you can make easily make with your pantry staples. it is gluten free, and can be vegan, vegetarian if you use vegetable broth. Added bonus, if your kids are interested in cooking, you can get them involved too in preparing this dish. 

I made this on the stove top in less than 45 minutes!

Ingredients: 

1 cup dry lentils

1 can garbanzo beans

1 medium onion

4 cloves garlic

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 can diced tomato

3 cups diced tomato

2 cups fresh spinach

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop onion and garlic.

2. In a medium size pot, add olive oil and onion, sauté until onions are soft. 

3. Add garlic and spices, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir together for 30 seconds. 

4. Add in lentils, diced tomato, and broth. simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Add in garbanzo beans and simmer for 10 minutes. 

6. Stir in fresh spinach, close lid and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. 

7. Ready to serve! 

Enjoy this curry over some rice or quinoa and side of more green vegetables.