Like all legumes, lentils are a good source of both insoluble and soluble fibers. The latter help lower excessive blood cholesterol levels. Lentils also provide proteins, complex carbohydrates, B-group vitamins, and iron.
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0 | Oriental Lentil Salad
Vegetarian
Vegan
Course: Starter
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Cost per serving: 0,36 €
Energy: 237 kcal / serving
Nutritional score:
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the lentils, then put them in a large saucepan. Cover them generously with cold water and bring to a boil. Add the peeled garlic clove, cumin, and lemon slice.
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the lentil variety: they should be tender, without falling apart. - 2. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the lentil variety: they should be tender, without falling apart.
- 3. Drain the lentils, remove the garlic and lemon, then pour them hot into the salad bowl. Mix them with the vinaigrette and coriander.
- 4. Add the onion, bell peppers, and broccoli. Mix well. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Serve.
Ingredients for servings
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250 g of dry lentil -
1 garlic clove -
100 g of broccoli -
1 red bell pepper -
½ lemons -
1 teaspoon of ground cumin -
1 teaspoon of fresh coriander -
10 g of sunflower seed -
salt (according to taste) -
pepper (according to taste)
Questions
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Broccoli are eaten raw?
If we follow the recipe, yes. Personally, I would have them bleached anyway.NinaCookingCat le 03/08/2020Helpful answer
Rates (1)
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Review the recipe, it is incomplete and too bland. Thierry, I am disappointed.
Nutritional information *
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Per serving% RDA
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Energy value237 kcal12 %
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Fat2,46 g4 %
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of which saturated0,26 g1 %
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Carbohydrates34,56 g13 %
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of which sugar2,78 g3 %
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Protein17,86 g36 %
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Fibers6,72 g?
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.