High Protein Lentil and Bean Salad
Servings: 2
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Ingredients
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1/2 cucumber, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
150g dried red lentils
1/2 sliced shallot
Olives
Optional
115g tomato puree
2 garlic cloves, grated
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 437
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 68g
- Dietary Fiber: 12g
- Total Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Vitamin D: 0IU
- Calcium: 107mg
- Iron: 12mg
- Potassium: 1950mg
Instructions
- Prepare dried red lentils as per directions mentioned in the package. Add 1 part red lentils to a pot along with 1.5 parts of water and a bit of salt.
- Boil it, then turn the heat down and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until lentils reach the desired softness. Once cooked, season with a bit of salt. For extra flavor, you can cook lentils in veggie broth.
- In the meantime, cut bell peppers and cucumber and transfer to a big bowl along with the remaining ingredients including lentils.
- Add in tomato sauce and stir it. Adjust the seasonings, if desired.
Healthier Lives Tip
Lentils are a source of vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
This recipe is high in protein and rich in fibre.
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