Lavender Lentils - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 red pepper flakes (crushed; pinch of)
• 2 cups lentils, beluga ((small black lentils))
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
• 1 tsp culinary lavender (crushed)
• 1 thyme (spring fresh)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 bunch spinach (or arugula; chopped into bite-sized pieces)