Lentil Moro
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Lentil Moro is a hearty dish made from lentils, often cooked with spices and vegetables to create a flavorful and nutritious meal. A notable highlight is its high protein content, providing 23.57g per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Lentil Moro
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Lentil Moro shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Lentil Moro is a hearty, protein-packed dish featuring spiced lentils and vegetables, perfect for a nutritious family meal.
Ingredients
- •1 cup dried lentils
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 medium onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- •4 cups vegetable broth
- •2 cups spinach, chopped
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1Rinse and drain the lentils.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4Stir in cumin, paprika, and oregano, and cook for another minute.
- 5Add diced tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 7Stir in spinach and lemon juice, cooking until spinach wilts.
- 8Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Chef Tips
- For added flavor, sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute kale for spinach if desired.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.