Spicy Red Lentils With Capers And Currants Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Lentils With Capers And Currants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange); 140 g currants; 1/4 - 1/2 cup capers (I use small salted capers that have been rinsed); Dressing; 175 ml light olive oil; 70 ml red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons sea salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Garnish; red onion, slithers; fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange)
140 g currants
1/4 - 1/2 cup capers (I use small salted capers that have been rinsed)
Dressing
175 ml light olive oil
70 ml red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Garnish
red onion, slithers
fresh parsley leaves

1
Place large saucepan of water on to boil for the lentils.
2
Check lentils for any stones etc. Place lentils in a fine sieve and run under lots of running water, when water runs clear, give them a good tap on the side of the bench to get rid of excess water.
3
Tip lentils into saucepan of boiling water, stir them well and cook them for only a couple of minutes, until they are just tender with a hint of firmness (watch them very carefully as they can turn into mush in the space of 30 seconds or so, testing them as you go).
4
As soon as they are ready pour them into a sieve to drain, shaking them well to get rid of any excess water.
5
Tip the cooked lentils into the dressing and mix well. Add the currants and the capers, and leave the salad to cool to room temperature, stirring it regularly.
6
When you are ready to serve, pile it onto a plate/bowl and sprinle some onion slithers and parsley leaves over the top.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange), 140 g currants, 1/4 - 1/2 cup capers (I use small salted capers that have been rinsed), Dressing, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Lentils With Capers And Currants 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.

Spicy Red Lentils With Capers And Currants

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