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Baby Spinach and Lentil Salad Recipe

Baby Spinach and Lentil Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried brown lentils
3 cups vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium carrot , scrubbed and shredded
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 lemon , juice of
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp oregano (greek if you have it.)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
salt
pepper
10 oz baby spinach

Directions:

Sort and wash lentils, place in a pan with bay leaf, cinnamon stick and stock.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain, discarding the bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
While the lentils are cooking, place the minced garlic and onion in a small skillet adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of the lentil cooking liquid; cook the onions and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
Place the lentils in a large bowl adding the olives through parsley; stir in cooked onion and garlic.
Combine the fennel seeds, oregano and red pepper flakes, crushing to release the flavors; add to the lentil mixture.
Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil.
Add feta cheese and mix to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill for several hours before serving.
Divide the salad greens among chilled plates and top with lentil salad mixiture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	496.66 Kcal (2079 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.14g	11%
Cholesterol	8.34mg	3%
Sodium	14144.43mg	589%
Potassium	559.05mg	12%
Total Carbs	83.62g	28%
Sugars	2.77g	11%
Dietary Fiber	9.18g	37%
Protein	9.22g	18%
Vitamin C	29.2mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	109.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.99 Kcal (908 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	11%
Cholesterol	3.65mg	3%
Sodium	6179.65mg	589%
Potassium	244.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	36.53g	28%
Sugars	1.21g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	37%
Protein	4.03g	18%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	2.8mg	36%
Calcium	47.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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