- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup brown lentils, uncooked
- 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups spinach
- juice of 1 lemon
- Add the oil to a large stock pot and bring heat to medium-high. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. If the pan gets dry, add a little water.
- Add the lentils, fire-roasted tomatoes, broth, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Test the lentils to make sure they are done. If so, add the spinach and lemon juice. Stir until the spinach wilts and serve.