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Cuban Lentil Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette Recipe

Cuban Lentil Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette Recipe

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Cuban Lentil Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups water
1 1/2 tbsp coarse sea salt
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked over
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic , cut into slivers
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 ground coriander
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
4 green onions, white and light green parts only , thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup finely diced jicama
sprigs of fresh parsley, for garnish
lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions:

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the salt. Add the lentils, reduce the heat to low, and cook covered for 30 minutes. The lentils should be tender but not mushy. Take care not to overcook them or they can fall apart. While the lentils are cooking, in a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and cook gently for 5 to 6 minutes, or until softened and just slightly golden. Do not allow to brown. Remove from the heat and add the cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Stir in the vinegar and then transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Drain the lentils in a colander, and immediately transfer them to the bowl. Toss together until the lentils are evenly coated with the dressing, then drizzle theremaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil over the top and toss again just to mix. Cool to room temperature, stir in the scallions and jicama, and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 1 or 2 hours, to allow the flavors to marry. Garnish with sprigs of parsley and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.23 Kcal (1211 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.92g	20%
Sodium	2142.59mg	89%
Potassium	501.81mg	11%
Total Carbs	30.69g	10%
Sugars	1.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	15.46g	62%
Protein	12.81g	26%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	63.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.95 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.93g	20%
Sodium	651.54mg	89%
Potassium	152.59mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.33g	10%
Sugars	0.46g	6%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	62%
Protein	3.89g	26%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	23%
Calcium	19.2mg	6%

* 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

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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