Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

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: 11.

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Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian 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 Green lentils
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse and drain the lentils. Cook them in boiling water for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, cut the bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
5. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are slightly charred and tender.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
7. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the lentil salad with roasted vegetables as a main dish or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

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.