Lemony Lentils with Kale: A Nutritious & Delicious Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 thyme sprigs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 0.5 pound green lentils
• 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until softened, approximately 4 minutes. Add thyme sprigs, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.
2. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and their juice, and lentils; cover skillet. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Add kale, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition

• Calories: 356 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 22 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 449 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 55 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g