Lentil Soup, Date Balls, Celery Salad

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, iron, and folate. They are also known for their ability to lower cholesterol levels.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 28.

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Lentil Soup, Date Balls, Celery Salad

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Snack, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Dates
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 stalks Celery
• 1 medium Apple
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add lentils, onion, carrot, celery stalks, garlic cloves, vegetable broth, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
2. While the soup is cooking, prepare the date balls. In a food processor, blend dates, almonds, pumpkin seeds, fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until a sticky mixture forms. Roll into small balls and set aside.
3. For the celery salad, thinly slice celery stalks, apple, and walnuts. In a bowl, mix together celery, apple, walnuts, dried cranberries, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
4. After the soup has simmered for 30 minutes, remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Serve the lentil soup with date balls and celery salad on the side.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

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.