Spiced Lentil Salad

This Spiced Lentil Salad is a vibrant and nutritious Lebanese dish, bursting with flavor and texture. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, it's a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Green lentils - 150 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced

Steps

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and place them in a pot with 500 ml of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
2. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the diced vegetables, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
4. Once the lentils are cooked, drain and let them cool slightly before adding to the bowl with the vegetables.
5. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from lentils, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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