Articles & Recipes
Savoury Brown Lentils
This is great with brown rice and satay as a hot dish
Ingredients
1 cup brown Lentils (190 grams)
1 tabsp unsaturated oil (20 ml)
1 tabsp red wine vinegar (20 ml)
2 crushed cloves of garlic (6 grams)
2 teaspoon grained mustard (10 ml)
2 tabsp finely chopped spring onions (16 grams)
2 tabsp finely chopped parsley (10 grams)
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans (63 grams)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Soak lentils in cold water for 1 or more hours.
Drain, and add fresh water.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or to until soft.
Mix oil, vinegar, garlic and mustard together to form a dressing.
Drain cooked lentils and add dressing while still hot.
Toss spring onion, parsley, and pecans through the lentils.
Adjust seasoning for salt and pepper.
Serves : 4
Quantity per Serve : accompaniment
Nutrients per Serve :
KJ 1245, Calories 282, Carbohydrates(grams) 19.3, Fat(grams) 17.4, Protein(grams) 13.4, Fibre (grams) 8.4, Calcium (milligrams) 51, Iron (milligrams) 4.4
Note
Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Egg Free, Vegetarian
Tips
Excellent in combination with barbecued chicken breast, or beef or lamb steak or for a vegetarian on its own. Serves 2 as a vegetarian main or 4 as an accompaniment to animal protein.