Black Lentil and Couscous Salad

Black Lentil and Couscous Salad
Black Lentil and Couscous Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 208 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have water, parsley, lemon rind, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Rinse lentils with cold water; drain.
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Place lentils and 4 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
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Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
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Bring remaining 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Combine lentils, couscous, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score14
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