Lentil Spinach Stew

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Saute onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and smoked paprika, then stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add lentils and stock, then simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in spinach until wilted and season before serving.