Crunch's Lentil Salad

Name: Crunch's Lentil Salad recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; 1 cup lentils; ½ cup bulgur; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

by Timeo Leroy 1 year ago

3.8 (5)

45 minutes

170.6 kcal

25.7 g carbs

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Description

This is a versatile, healthy salad that can easily be eaten as the main meal for lunch.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water
1 cup lentils
½ cup bulgur
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced, or more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Directions

1. Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes; add bulgur and salt. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; set aside until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook and stir until red bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Combine bulgur-lentil mixture and vegetable mixture in a bowl; add balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 8 servings

calories: 170.6 kcal

carbohydrates: 25.7 g

protein: 7.9 g

saturated fat: 0.6 g

sodium: 9.6 mg

fiber: 9.8 g

sugar: 3.4 g