Warm Lentil Salad

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Warm Lentil Salad

5 from 2 votes
The garlic and dijon mustard give this salad a zesty flavor that you'll love.
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Mains & Sides
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can lentils drained and rinsed
  • ½ tablespoon Vinegar
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dry thyme or Italian herbs
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan/skillet.
  2. Add carrots, onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5-8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and herbs (optional), cook for one minute.
  4. Add lentils, vinegar and mustard (optional). Cook until lentils are warm, about 3 minutes

Notes

  • If using vinegar, red wine, white wine or cider vinegar work best.
  • If available, chopped leek can be substituted for onion.
Serving size: ½ cup Total calories: 188 Total fat: 4.4 g Saturated fat: 0.6 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 10 g Fiber: 4 g Sodium: 325 mg