Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy) Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups green lentils, preferably french; 1 small onion, sliced in half; 3 whole cloves; 5 cups water; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules (this is what the original recipe called for; I use minced garlic, and definitely more than 1/4 tsp!!); 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (about 1/2 pepper)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups green lentils, preferably french
1 small onion, sliced in half
3 whole cloves
5 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules (this is what the original recipe called for; I use minced garlic, and definitely more than 1/4 tsp!!)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (about 1/2 pepper)

1
Pick over lentils to remove any stones and rinse well.
2
Stick one onion half with the cloves.
3
In a large saucepan, combine water, lentils and the onion stuck with the cloves.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Discard onion.
7
Drain lentils and let cool slightly.
8
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, mint, cumin, coriander, salt and garlic.
9
Add lentils and toss to mix.
10
Finely chop the remaining onion half and add to the lentils along with the roasted peppers.
11
Chill at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
12
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups green lentils, preferably french, 1 small onion, sliced in half, 3 whole cloves, 5 cups water, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy) 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.

Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy)

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