Spiced Lentils With Mushrooms And Greens Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. brown or green lentils

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 lb. shiitake mushrooms

salt

1 clove garlic

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

tsp. turmeric

1/2 lb. Swiss chard or other tender greens

1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1In a small saucepan, cover the lentils with 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the shiitake and season with salt. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper, and turmeric, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the greens and cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 minutes.Step 3Add the lentils and their cooking liquid to the mushrooms and simmer for 3 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup of water if the lentils are too dry. Season with salt. Ladle the lentils into bowls, garnish with the parsley, and serve.