Lentils Vinaigrette

Name: Lentils Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters sliced almonds; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 118 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 355 milliliters lentils; 2 liters 1/4 pound mixed salad greens (about; 7 Tbsps olive or other oil, such as peanut; 1 red onion, chopped; 3 teaspoons salt; 946 milliliters water; 4 Tbsps wine vinegar

Lentils Vinaigrette requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. For $9.17 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 785 calories, 33g of protein, and 43g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. A mixture of salad greens, olive oil, lentils, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the almonds you could follow this main course with the Fresh Cherry Clafouti with Almonds as a dessert.

Instructions

Put the lentils in a medium saucepan with the water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.

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Lentils

Water

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Drain and return to the pan.

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Frying Pan

Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

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Vinegar

Salt

Cooking Oil

Mix gently and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add the carrots, celery, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

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Celery

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Salt

Remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar.

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Vinegar

Combine the cooked lentils with the vegetables.

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Cooked Lentils

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In a small frying pan, toast the almonds over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Or toast them in a 350 oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Shortly before serving, stir the almonds and parsley into the lentil mixture.

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Parsley

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Toast

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Put the greens in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl and toss with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Vinegar

Greens

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Bowl

Serve the lentil mixture over the greens.

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Greens

Lentils

Wine Recommendation: The unique earthy flavor of the lentils and the tangy vinaigrette call out for the delicate balance of sweet and tart found in a riesling kabinett from Germany's Mosel region.

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Vinaigrette