Lentil And Green Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil And Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g dried brown lentils, rinsed (2x400g cans rinsed and drained); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, finely grated; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (we subbed lemon); 200 g green beans, topped; 250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered; 4 celery ribs, ends trimmed and cut into matchsticks; 1 ear of corn, cooked, kernels removed (our addition); coriander leaves, garnish; yoghurt, to serve

Servings: persons

250 g dried brown lentils, rinsed (2x400g cans rinsed and drained)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons gingerroot, finely grated
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (we subbed lemon)
200 g green beans, topped
250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 celery ribs, ends trimmed and cut into matchsticks
1 ear of corn, cooked, kernels removed (our addition)
coriander leaves, garnish
yoghurt, to serve

1
Cook lentils about 25mins until tender or drain cans and rinse thoroughly.
2
Cook onion until tender then add garlic and ginger. Cook for a couple of minutes then add garam masala and cook 1-2mins until aromatic.
3
Add onion mixture and lime juice to lentils and mix thoroughly. Leave to cool slightly.
4
Cook green beans until crisp tender then refresh in cold water and drain.
5
Add corn kernels, green beans, tomatoes & celery to lentil mixture and stir gently to combine.
6
Season with cracked black pepper and serve garnished with coriander and a dollop of yoghurt (we didn't miss the coriander or yoghurt but the pepper is a must).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g dried brown lentils, rinsed (2x400g cans rinsed and drained), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 brown onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Green Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil And Green Bean Salad

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