Moroccan Lentil Salad (Healthy) Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

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 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dried mint
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp 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)

Directions:

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

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	168.1 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.98g	3%
Sodium	203.25mg	8%
Potassium	440.74mg	9%
Total Carbs	26.85g	9%
Sugars	2.17g	9%
Dietary Fiber	12.96g	52%
Protein	10.6g	21%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Iron	13.3mg	74%
Calcium	52.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	59.53 Kcal (249 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.7g	3%
Sodium	71.97mg	8%
Potassium	156.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.51g	9%
Sugars	0.77g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.59g	52%
Protein	3.75g	21%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	44%
Iron	4.7mg	74%
Calcium	18.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Monterey Jack, Corn, and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto

Water, Vegetable broth, Olive oil and 9 more..
Moroccan Chicken and Lentils

Water, Salt, Dried lentils, rinsed and drained and 14 more..
Chili-Roasted Potatoes

Water, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and 9 more..
Red Lentil Curry

Red lentils, Onion, diced, Vegetable oil, Curry paste and 9 more..
Red Lentil Curry

Red lentils, Onion, diced, Oil, Curry paste, Curry powder and 8 more..
Vegetarian Beans and Rice

Onions, chopped small, Green pepper, chopped small and 14 more..
Veggie Burritos

Olive oil (vegetable or corn oil works too) and 12 more..
Simple and Tasty Rabbit

Rabbit (legs, folds, loins), Onions, sliced and 7 more..