Spiced Lentil Salad

Name: Spiced Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed; 3 cups water; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 3/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

A vibrant herbal salad featuring tender green lentils tossed in a warm cumin and coriander dressing with fresh parsley and mint.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup French green lentils, rinsed
3 cups water
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup rinsed French green lentils and 3 cups water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
3

Drain excess liquid from lentils and let cool to room temperature.
4

Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 3/4 tsp fine sea salt together in a large bowl.
5

Fold cooled lentils, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint into dressing until well combined.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Spiced Lentil Salad?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender."

How many calories are in Spiced Lentil Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 12 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 11 g fiber and 440 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Spiced Lentil Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Spiced Lentil Salad is lentils, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Spiced Lentil Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the lentils drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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