Fried Lentils with Farro and Spinach

Name: Fried Lentils with Farro and Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Farro, uncooked; 1 cup lentils, uncooked, rinsed and soaked in water for 2 hours; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 3 cups baby spinach; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

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When you’re following a vegetarian diet, it’s always good to have some go-to recipes in your repertoire, and this easy and satisfying fried lentil dish is one you can’t miss!

Serves: 4Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Farro, uncooked
1 cup lentils, uncooked, rinsed and soaked in water for 2 hours
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3 cups baby spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1
Cook farro according to package directions.
Step 2
In saucepan over medium heat, cover lentils with water; boil 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Strain; set aside.
Step 3
In second saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in garlic, onion and dried oregano. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes, until onions are crisp tender. Add baby spinach; continue cooking 1 minute.
Step 4
Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, farro and lentils. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils and farro are heated through. Mix in lemon juice and sea salt.
Step 5
Serve warm. Drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.