Beet and Carrot Lentil Salad

Name: Beet and Carrot Lentil Salad
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 cup water, or as needed; 3 small beets, greens removed; 3 cups water; 1 cup French lentils; ½ teaspoon salt; 5 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped; 4 carrots, shredded; ½ bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 5 green onions, chopped; 3 lemons, zested and juiced

I created this healthy recipe from scratch a few years ago, and it has always been a hit at parties. Now I am happy to share it and I hope you will enjoy it too! Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lemon wedges to serve.

INGRIDIENT

1 cup water, or as needed

3 small beets, greens removed

3 cups water

1 cup French lentils

½ teaspoon salt

5 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped

4 carrots, shredded

½ bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

5 green onions, chopped

3 lemons, zested and juiced

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Pour enough water into a baking dish to cover bottom with about 1/2 inch of water; add beets.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender when poked with a fork, about 45 minutes. Transfer beets to bowl of cold water until cool enough to handle.

Step: 4

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in saucepan; add lentils and salt. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

Step: 5

Remove beets from water, pat dry, and slice ends and outer skin off each beet. Roughly chop beets and grate in the food processor.

Step: 6

Mix beets, lentils, tomatoes, carrots, cilantro, green onions, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl; season with salt.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 136 calories; protein 8.3g; carbohydrates 28.5g; fat 0.7g; sodium 202.4mg.

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