Lavender Lentils - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cups dry beluga lentils (small black lentils)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
• 1 teaspoon crushed culinary lavender
• 1 spring fresh thyme leaves
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 bunch spinach or arugula, chopped into bite-sized pieces