Lentil-Smothered Greens on Fried Bread

Red split lentils cook even more quickly than other types, making them ideal for weeknight dinners. Turn them into a meal by pairing with savory spiced greens.

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 30 minutes
by BonAppetitRecipes

Ingredients

? cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; plus m

1 medium onion finely chopped

1 fennel bulb finely chopped

2 celery stalks finely chopped

11 whole

¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. smoked paprika plus more for serving

1 tsp. kosher salt plus more

½ cup red split lentils

2 bunches hardy greens (such as mature spinach kale, and/or Swiss chard), stems removed, leaves torn into large

1 lemon halved

4 slices country-style bread


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