Lentil-Smothered Greens on Fried Bread

Name: Lentil-Smothered Greens on Fried Bread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅔ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for serving; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 11 garlic cloves, 10 smashed, 1 left whole; ¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1½ 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 pieces; 1 lemon, halved; 4 thick slices country-style bread

Instructions

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.

Updated at: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:40 GMT