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Easy Lentil Salad

09/29/2011

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I am starting a new job next week, and I now have a 1 hour lunch . . . so now I have to come up with easy lunch meals to take to work.

This lentil salad will be a perfect lunch for next week! Protein packed lentils, sweet roasted red bell peppers, spicy shallots, fresh basil leaves, and a lemony dressing make this a healthy and fulfilling meal.

La próxima semana empiezo un nuevo trabajo y ahora solo tengo una hora de comida . . . entonces tengo que ponerme creativa para hacerme comidas fáciles que me pueda llevar a la oficina.

Esta ensalada de lentejas va a ser perfecta para la próxima semana. Lentejas llenas de proteína, dulces pimientos rojos rostizados, echalotes, albahaca fresca y una vinagreta de limón crean una comida saludable y rica!

Easy lentil salad
Slightly adapted from a recipe by "The 3-Day Cleanse"

Serves 1-2
6 tablespoons dried green lentils
1 1/4 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Braggs Liquid Aminos (Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce are good alternatives)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Black pepper to taste

Put the water, lentils, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until lentils are fully cooked through. Drain the lentils and place in a big mixing bowl. Throw in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.


Simple ensalada de lentejas
Ligeramente adaptada de una receta por "The 3-Day Cleanse"

Para 1-2 personas
6 cucharadas de lentejas verdes
1 1/4 tazas de agua
1/2 cucharadita de sal
1/2 taza de pimientos rojos rostizados, cortados en trozos medianos
1 echalote, picado
2 cucharadas de albahaca fresca, picada
1 cucharada de vinagre balsámico
1 cucharada de jugo de limón
2 cucharaditas de Braggs Liquid Aminos (Tamari o salsa de soya reducida en sodio son buenas alternativas)
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva extra virgen
pimienta al gusto

Poner el agua, las lentejas y la sal en una cacerola mediana. Dejar hervir. Bajar el fuego a fuego lento y cocinar por 25 minutos o hasta que las lentejas estén totalmente cocidas. Escurrir las lentejas y colocarlas en un tazón grande. Hechar el resto de los ingredientes y mezclar hasta que todo esté bien combinado.

 


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Angela
09/29/2011 23:28

I must try this. Healthy and interesting work lunches are tough for me. I can't wait to see what else you come up with.

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Alejandro
10/18/2011 05:31

What you say is for everyone to keep up the healthy living, irrespective of work conditions. Hope you enjoy even the short time for a creative and nice lunch.
Great recipe.

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