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Harissa Honey Lentils with Whipped Feta

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 10 side dish portions

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) feta cheese
  • ½ cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
  • 5 Tbsp (75 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) water
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic puree
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) harissa paste
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) minced flat leaf parsley
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili flakes

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, blend feta, yogurt, 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil, lemon zest, and water until smooth, light, and spreadable. Hold cold.
  2. In sauté pan or large skillet, warm 3 Tbsp (45 mL) of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and bloom for 30–45 seconds.
  3. Add harissa and honey, stirring until glossy and warmed through. Add lentils and toss to coat evenly. Heat through.
  4. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust sweet/heat balance as needed.
  5. To plate, swipe whipped feta on plate, mound lentils, and finish with parsley, chili flakes, and an additional drizzle of oil if desired.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (200 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 290
  • Total Fat 12 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 32 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 5 g
  • Protein 15 g
  • Sodium 460 mg
  • Potassium 300 mg
  • Folate 100 mcg

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