Spicy Pickled Cucumbers & Lentils

Ingredients

BRINE:

1 cup (250 mL) cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

1 cup (250 mL) water

2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce

2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 -1 tsp (2-5 mL) chili flakes

VEGETABLES:

3 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil

GARNISH:

2 tsp (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds

3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresh cilantro leaves