Sparky Transportation

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 to 14.5 oz) vegetable broth (1 ¾ cups)
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach

Directions:

• in 4-quart saucepan, heat oil on medium heat until hot
• add carrots & onion, & cook 6-8 minutes or until lightly brown & tender
• stir in cumin & cook for 1 minute
• add tomatoes, broth, lentils, 2 cups water, ¼ tsp salt, & 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; cover & heat to boiling on high
• reduce heat to low & simmer, covered 8-10 minutes or until lentils are tender
• stir in spinach
• makes about 7/12 cups ( 4 main dish servings)