Black Rice and Lentil Salad on Spinach

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, was once reserved only for Chinese emperors due to its rarity and high nutritional value.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Black Rice and Lentil Salad on Spinach

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black Rice
• 1 cup Lentils
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 small Red Onion
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Feta Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the black rice and lentils separately according to package instructions.
2. Once cooked, let them cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked black rice, lentils, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and parsley.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve the black rice and lentil salad on a bed of fresh spinach leaves.
8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.