Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad
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3.8
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Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad
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This roasted cauliflower and lentil salad with tahini dressing is nutritious, filling, and works great as a light lunch or dinner. Vegan and gluten-free.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry black belgua lentils, rinsed
- 1 cauliflower cut into 1-2 inch florets, head
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch cayenne pepper
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- lemon about 3-4 Tablespoons, juice from 2
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 10 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped, small
- 4 cups spinach loosely packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a saucepan, combine the lentils with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and let cool.
- Place cauliflower, oil and spices (cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper) into a large bowl and toss. Spread mixture on a large baking sheet or stone and roast for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower has browned and become tender. Be sure to toss the cauliflower at least once while roasting.
- In a bowl, whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, maple syrup, and 2 Tablespoons of water until smooth. Add the lentils and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add roasted cauliflower into the bowl. Then add your dates, red onion and spinach. Toss the salad a bit, plate and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.8
39 reviews
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