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Lemony Lentils

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August 1, 2017

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A lovely lentil side dish with notes of lemon, Dijon, and fresh herbs. Serve alongside roast chicken, fish, pork, or beef.

  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 25 Minutes

  • 5 Minutes

    25 Minutes

    30 Minutes

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. Combine lentils, stock, thyme, rosemary, carrot, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain lentils and discard the herbs, carrot, and garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, mustard, thyme, salt, and maple syrup. Slowly whisk in oil.
  3. Place warm lentils in a bowl and toss with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) green lentils

3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock

3 sprigs fresh thyme

3 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 carrot, peeled and quartered

2 garlic cloves

DRESSING:

1 lemon, zest and juice

1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/2 tsp (2 mL) maple syrup

1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil

to taste, salt and pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3/4 cup (175 mL)
Calories210
Sodium530 mg
Potassium326 mg
Protein7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar3 g
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates23 g
Dietary Fiber6 g