Curried Green Lentil and Spinach Pita
A warming, gut-friendly pocket stuffed with spiced green lentils, shredded carrots, and fresh spinach. Enhanced with hemp seeds for a quick, plant-based protein boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal Prep Friendly: You can make the lentil filling up to 4 days ahead. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge and simply warm it up before stuffing your pita.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a splash of olive oil in…
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Heat a splash of olive oil in…
Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded carrots and a generous tablespoon of curry powder. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Look for: fragrant and slightly softened
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Stir in the cooked green lentils
Stir in the cooked green lentils, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until the mixture is warmed through.
Look for: the mixture is warmed through
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Add the baby spinach to the skillet
Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves are just wilted.
Look for: the leaves are just wilted
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Remove the skillet from the heat and…
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the hemp seeds for a boost of protein and healthy fats.
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Warm the whole wheat pita breads in…
Warm the whole wheat pita breads in a toaster or microwave for 15 seconds. Slice them in half to open the pockets, then stuff the seasoned lentil and spinach mixture evenly inside. Serve warm with an optional squeeze of fresh lemon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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