Why Mushroom Lentil Recipe Holds a Special Place Beyond Just a Favorite Dish!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Fill a medium saucepan two-thirds full with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the lentils for 12 to 15 minutes, until they are tender but not mushy. Drain the lentils and set them aside to cool completely.

In a pan, add 1 Tbsp cooking oil and stir in the mushrooms. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown, then transfer to a plate and set aside.

In the same pan, add remaining cooking oil. Add onions and garlic, and let it cook until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes along with all the spices. Let the spices cook for a minute.

Add the spinach and let it cook until wilted. Stir in cooked mushrooms and lentils. Season with salt and black pepper.

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