Red Lentil and Spinach Masala

Ingredients:

1-1/2 teaspoons cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons coriander
1 inch ginger, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup cilantro, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
8 ounces coconut milk
2/3 cup red lentils
2 handfuls spinach

Cook cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, red pepper, paprika, and garam masala in the oil. Add red onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in salt and tomato paste. Then add tomatoes, coconut milk, and lentils. Cover and cook until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Serve with basmati brown rice or millet and a dollop of greek yogurt.