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One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils

Name: One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Butter; ⅛ medium Onion; ½ medium Carrots; ½ strip Celery; 1 fl oz White wine; ½ cup Lentils; ¼ cup, diced Potato; 1 cup Chicken broth; ¼ leaf Bay leaf; ¼ tbsp Parsley; ¼ tbsp Thyme; ⅛ cup Half-and-half; 1 cup Spinach; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 515 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

499

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
24% of calories
Carbs
76g
62% of calories
Fat
7.6g
14% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils (515 g) has 499 calories, with 30 g of protein, 76 g of carbohydrates and 7.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (47% DV) and Vitamin A (51% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 29% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

97cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

63g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

6.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein60%
Dietary fiber47%
Vitamin A51%
Vitamin C30%
Vitamin K143%
Thiamine73%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E10%
Vitamin B1211%
Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Saturated fat21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 50 min

1
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes until the vegetables are fragrant and slightly roasted.
2
Add the wine slowly, allowing it to deglaze the pan. Then add the lentils, potatoes, and broth.
3
Tie the bay leaf, parsley, and thyme together and add to the pot. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, and add more broth as needed to keep the lentils covered.
4
Mash the potatoes against the side of the pot to create a creamy texture.
5
Remove the tied herbs; add the half and half and spinach. Stir to combine.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (515 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	457 μg	51%
Vitamin C	27 mg	30%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	10%
Vitamin K	171 μg	143%
Thiamine	1 mg	73%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	28%
Niacin	5 mg	32%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	55%
Folate (B9)	544 μg	136%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	48%
Choline	122 mg	22%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	141 mg	14%
Iron	8 mg	105%
Potassium	1,373 mg	29%
Magnesium	93 mg	22%
Phosphorus	400 mg	57%
Zinc	4 mg	35%
Copper	1 mg	103%
Manganese	2 mg	83%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	1,060 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	4,320 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	62 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0.3 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	53 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	54 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 499 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

95min
Walking (3.5 mph)
60min
Cycling (moderate)
42min
Running (6 mph)
70min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils?

One serving of One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils (1 serving) has 499 calories, which works out to 97 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 63 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils?

663 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in One-Pot Creamy Spinach Lentils?

6.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (515 g)

Calories499

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.6g	10%
Saturated fat 4.1g	21%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 663mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 76g	28%
Dietary fiber 13g	47%
Total sugars 6.5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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