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Mediterranean Lentil and Spinach Stuffed Pitas

20 min4 servings🍳 2 pansPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$11.50420 cal · 19g protein

Ingredients

  • brown or green lentils1 cup
  • fresh spinach3 cups
  • pita bread8
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • onion1
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves3
  • cumin and oregano1½ tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 2.5 cups water to boil in a pot, add rinsed lentils and diced onion, then simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are tender but hold their shape.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a separate skillet, mince garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.

  3. 3

    Drain any remaining liquid from the lentils, stir in spinach, canned tomatoes, cumin, and oregano, then simmer for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm pita bread in the oven or microwave, then cut in half and fill each with lentil-spinach mixture, top with cucumber slices and tomato if desired.