Recipes
Warm Spiced Lentil & Spinach Bowl with Lime Sour Cream
Uses: green lentils, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, sour cream, lime
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup cooked green lentils
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded or thinly sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions:
- Cook the lentils according to package directions until tender, then drain.
- While the lentils are still warm, season them with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and a small pinch of salt if available. Add a tiny splash of oil or butter if you have it.
- Stir in spinach so it wilts slightly from the heat of the lentils.
- Top with tomatoes and carrots for freshness and crunch.
- Stir sour cream with lime juice and spoon it over the warm bowl.
Why it works: Seasoning the lentils while they are warm helps them absorb flavor, so the bowl tastes cozy and intentional instead of plain.
Optional: Add a cooked egg on top, or serve with a toasted bagel half on the side.