Fruity Curried Lentil Salad

Name: Fruity Curried Lentil Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 4 servings salt and ground black pepper to taste; 118 milliliters lentils; 59 milliliters chopped pecans; 8 pineapple chunks, juice reserved; 118 milliliters quinoa; 59 milliliters finely diced red onion; 118 milliliters unsweetened dried coconut

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Fruity Curried Lentil Salad a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 289 calories, 11g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up coconut, cilantro, pecans, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher, and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside.

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Pineapple Chunks

Pineapple Juice

Water

Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan, and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water, about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut, and simmer for 5 minutes more.

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Pineapple Juice

Black Pepper