The Best Marinated Lentils
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The Best Marinated Lentils
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A protein-heavy, quick and delicious side dish that will satisfy both plant-based and meat eaters!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked french green lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, optional
Instructions
- Pick through the lentils discarding any debris then rinse and drain them and place them in a medium sized saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- In a large bowl whisk together the oil, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Stir in the green onions, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Drain the lentils then add them to the bowl. Stir everything together and add in the cherry tomatoes is you are using them.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or cover and let them marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
Notes
- The lentils will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or you can omit the tomatoes and freeze them in a freezer safe bag with the air pressed out for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
745mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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