Whole Wheat Spirals with Merguez Sausage, Lentils & Kale

black lentils, soaked overnight

Salt

garlic, smashed

olive oil

links merguez sausage, casing removed and broken into 1 ½-inch chunks

onion, chopped

bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed and cut into bite-sized pieces

short whole wheat pasta

Juice of ½ a lemon

Minced cilantro, for garnish