Lentils With Ginger (And Beets) Recipe

Name: Lentils With Ginger (And Beets)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Serves 6; 1 pound (about 6 medium) trimmed golden or red beets; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) dried lentils, such as French green or black beluga; 6 thin slices fresh ginger plus 1 teaspoon finely grated; 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced (1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds, toasted and ground, or 1 teaspoon ground; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

Serves 6
1 pound (about 6 medium) trimmed golden or red beets
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) dried lentils, such as French green or black beluga
6 thin slices fresh ginger plus 1 teaspoon finely grated
1/4 medium red onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds, toasted and ground, or 1 teaspoon ground
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a baking dish. Cover with
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parchment, then foil, and bake until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a small knife, 45 to 55
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minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and quarter beets, and place in a small bowl. Toss with
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1 teaspoon oil.
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2. Combine lentils and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, and simmer gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain; discard ginger. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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3. Combine remaining teaspoon salt and the grated ginger, onion, vinegar, and honey, and let stand for 15
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minutes. Whisk in remaining tablespoon oil and the coriander. Pour over lentils, and toss to coat. Season
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with pepper. Stir in chopped mint and cilantro. Arrange beet wedges on top of lentils. Garnish with herbs,
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and serve immediately.
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(or let cool and stew in its own juices :)

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Serves 6, 1 pound (about 6 medium) trimmed golden or red beets, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Lentils With Ginger (And Beets) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentils With Ginger (And Beets)

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