Ingredients
- ½ pound (about 1 cup) brown or green lentils, picked over and well rinsed
- 1 dried lime, pierced in several places with a sharp knife or fork
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt
- pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
385 calories; 18 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 14 grams protein; 11 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Combine lentils, 3 cups water, and lime in a medium saucepan and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
- Drain lentils, discard lime, and set lentils aside to cool to room temperature.
- Combine onion, tomatoes and parsley in a medium bowl, add cooled lentils, and mix well. Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and stir into lentil mixture. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
50 minutes
Dining and Cooking