Spicy Lentil Salad with Yogurt and Cilantro |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 26 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For a healthy, meatless weeknight dinner, serve Spicy Lentil Salad with Yogurt and Cilantro. Fresh flavors abound in this protein-rich dish. Ingredients:
1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over |
salt |
1 1/3 cups plain greek yogurt (not nonfat) |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
10 cup salad greens |
1 medium tomato, sliced |
1 small cucumber, sliced, optional |
Directions:
1. Put lentils in a pan, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover with 1 inch cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until lentils are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool.
2. Add yogurt, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Gently stir and season with salt. Divide greens among 4 plates; mound lentils in center. Place tomatoes (and cucumbers, if desired) on the side and drizzle remaining olive oil over all. Serve immediately.
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