Amazing Lentils and Kale

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
• 1 (24 ounce) jar chunky-style salsa
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch kale, chopped

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and shredded carrot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until softened.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in the dry lentils, vegetable broth and chunky salsa. Raise the heat and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low, partly cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are tender.

5. Stir in the chopped kale, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.

6. Season with the cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.