Description
Creamy Marry Me Lentils are a delightful, heartwarming dish that’s sure to impress anyone at your table. This vegan-friendly recipe features tender lentils simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and vibrant greens. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, each bite offers a creamy texture and unforgettable flavor that will have your loved ones swooning. Serve it hot for an experience that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add coconut milk, stirring until well combined. Simmer uncovered until slightly thickened.
- Mix in spinach or kale, lime juice, cumin, and smoked paprika until greens wilt. Serve hot with optional lime wedges or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg