Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOpa! Opa!!Lentil And Spinach Recipe

Lentil And Spinach Recipe

Inspired by Opa! Opa!!
Time35m
Serves4

Spinach, rice and lentils in tomato sauce, Feta cheese and cucumbers. Served with pita bread.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lentils and Rice

    Rinse the lentils and rice under cold water. In a pot, combine lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. In another pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Spinach

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the lentils are cooked, drain any excess water and add them to the skillet with spinach. Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Cucumber

    While the lentil-spinach mixture is heating, wash the cucumber, slice it thinly, and set aside.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Spoon the lentil and spinach mixture onto plates, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and serve with sliced cucumber and pita bread on the side.

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