Description
A creamy and hearty comfort dish, these Marry Me Lentils are the perfect plant-forward meal to win hearts at any dinner table. Earthy brown lentils are slow-simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, then finished with a luxurious cream and Parmesan sauce. It is a healthy, budget-friendly, and gourmet-style feast that comes together in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special romantic date nights at home.
Ingredients
1 cup dry brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmering for 3 minutes until thickened.
Fold in the fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the sauce thickens too much upon reheating, add a splash of vegetable broth. For a heartier texture, you can mash a small portion of the lentils against the side of the pan.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg