Collard Greens with Lentils, Tomatoes and Indian Spices
Serves 4
Time 45 min
Garam masala (a blend of spices, including cinnamon and cardamom, used in Indian cuisine) enriches these greens with a warm flavor that pairs well with tomatoes and lentils.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves sliced into 1-inch-thick ribbons
- 1 cup red lentils
Method
Bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garam masala and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and their juices with 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in collards. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine lentils and 2 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 8 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir lentils into skillet with collards and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 210 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 37g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 15g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch collard greens, thick stems removed and leaves sliced into 1-inch-thick ribbons
- 1 cup red lentils