French Style Lentils & Spinach Base

Name: French Style Lentils & Spinach Base
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup McKenzie’s French Style Lentils; 2 cups water or stock; 2 handfuls spinach; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs vinegar or lemon juice; Salt & pepper, to taste

Serves 4

Prep 10 mins

Cook 25 mins

1 cup McKenzie’s French Style Lentils 2 cups water or stock 2 handfuls spinach 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small onion, diced 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs vinegar or lemon juice Salt & pepper, to taste

Step 1

Rinse the lentils well under cold water. Add lentils and water or stock to a saucepan and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened and fragrant. Add the cooked lentils and stir to combine.

Step 3

Add spinach and cook until wilted. Finish with vinegar or lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Use the base to create three simple meals throughout the week:

Brekkie: Lentils, Spinach, Egg & Yoghurt Bowl
Lunch: Lentil, Spinach & Yoghurt Wrap
Dinner: Lentil, Spinach & Feta Hand Pies

Swap spinach for kale or silverbeet depending on what you have on hand.
This base works well for grain bowls, toast toppers, soups or stuffed sweet potatoes.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.