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Iron-Rich Spinach & Lentil Stew

⏱ 35 min🍽 4👶 Pregnancy

A cozy, iron- and folate-packed stew for expecting parents.

Iron-Rich Spinach & Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 cups veg broth
  • Cumin & salt

Steps

  1. 1Sauté onion and carrots.
  2. 2Add lentils, broth, and cumin; simmer 25 min.
  3. 3Stir in spinach until wilted.
  4. 4Season and serve.

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