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Salsa Verde Citrus Lentil Protein Topper

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: Makes 2 quarts

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 7 cups (1.75 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) salsa verde (prepared)
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lime juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
  • 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) minced cilantro

Directions

  1. Warm lentils and oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add salsa verde and cook just until absorbed, approximately 2–3 minutes.
  2. Fold in lime juice, zest, cumin, oregano, and salt. Finish with cilantro.
  3. Can be utilized warm or allowed to cool and held for service.

Add this protein topper to salads, bowls, rice or other grains, and more to add a flavor-packed protein punch.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 serving 190 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 220
  • Total Fat 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 33 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 2 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 420 mg
  • Potassium 360 mg
  • Folate 110 mcg

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