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Herbed Lentil Skillet with Spinach & Ricotta

Herbed Lentil Skillet is a quick vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallot
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried
  • 2 cans lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 6 fresh basil leaves sliced

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped shallots and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add thyme, lentils, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  • Add tomatoes and spinach, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes until wilted.
  • Create small wells in the lentil mixture and add spoonfuls of ricotta.
  • Cover and cook for 2 minutes until slightly warmed.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve your Herbed Lentil Skillet with Spinach & Ricotta.

Notes

  • Swap spinach with kale or arugula.