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Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Toasted Almonds
Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Toasted Almonds
- Recipe Submitted by ADMIN on 09/26/2007
Category: Main Dish
Ingredients List
- 3/4 c Cracked wheat bulgur
- 1 c Lentil; rinsed and drained
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 1 1/2 c Sliced onions
- 1 sm Red bell pepper; seeded and
- -cut into 1/2" squares
- 2 lg Clove garlic; minced
- 2 ts Dried dill weed
- 2 c Spinach leaves; lightly
- -packed, cut into thin
- -strips
- 8 oz Plain nonfat yogurt
- Salt and Pepper; to taste
- 1/3 c Sliced almonds; toasted *
Directions
In small bowl cover bulgur with boiling water; set aside 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan combine lentils and 2 cups water. Bring to
boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until lentils are
tender; drain. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions;
saute minutes. Mix in bell pepper and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Thoroughly
drain bulgur. Mix in spinach and dill. Cook 3 minutes, tossing
occasionally. Mix in yogurt; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with additional yogurt.
Servings: 4
* To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree
oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once
or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown
slightly after removing from oven.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan combine lentils and 2 cups water. Bring to
boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until lentils are
tender; drain. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions;
saute minutes. Mix in bell pepper and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Thoroughly
drain bulgur. Mix in spinach and dill. Cook 3 minutes, tossing
occasionally. Mix in yogurt; heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with additional yogurt.
Servings: 4
* To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree
oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once
or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown
slightly after removing from oven.
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