Spiced Lentil & Spinach Yogurt Bowl
This Spiced Lentil & Spinach Yogurt Bowl is a hearty, flavor-rich dish that layers warm, fragrant lentils over cool, creamy yogurt. Infused with garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and balanced by fresh greens and tangy yogurt, it’s a satisfying bowl that works as a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp turmeric
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lemon
Optional: chili flakes, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric; sauté 1 minute.
Stir in lentils and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and lentils are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
In bowls, spread yogurt as the base. Squeeze lemon juice over the yogurt.
Top with the warm lentil-spinach mixture.
Garnish with chili flakes, nuts, or a swirl of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 per bowl
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 18g
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