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Moroccan Lentil Salad Healthy
i bought a big bottle of whole cloves at sam's a while ago and found this recipe to use them. it is fantastic. i pretty much followed it exactly, except for the garlic change. i also added two diced roma tomatoes. --and authentic-tasting.
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Ingredients
- green lentils
- onion
- cloves
- water
- fresh lemon juice
- olive oil
- dried mint
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- salt
- garlic granules
- roasted red pepper
Preparation
- 1pick over lentils to remove any stones and rinse well
- 2stick one onion half with the cloves
- 3in a large saucepan , combine water , lentils and the onion stuck with the cloves
- 4bring to a boil over medium heat
- 5reduce the heat to low and simmer , uncovered , until the lentils are tender , about 20 minutes
- 6discard onion
- 7drain lentils and let cool slightly
- 8in a bowl , combine lemon juice , olive oil , mint , cumin , coriander , salt and garlic
- 9add lentils and toss to mix
- 10finely chop the remaining onion half and add to the lentils along with the roasted peppers
- 11chill at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend
- 12serve at room temperature or chilled