Ginger Lentils with Carrots and Fresh Herbs

November 4, 2024

45

medium

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  1. Prepare Carrots:
    • Peel and slice 1 large carrot.
    • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the carrot slices with 1 teaspoon cumin seeds for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
  2. Make the Dressing:
    • While the carrots cool, peel and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
    • In a small bowl, combine the ginger with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon raw honey, a handful of chopped fresh mint, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  3. Assemble the Salad:
    • In a large bowl, combine the cooled carrots, 1 cup cooked lentils, 1 diced avocado, and the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve:
    • Enjoy your fresh and zesty carrot and lentil salad!
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Ingredients:

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0.5 avocado
1large carrot
1tablespoon cumin seeds
1tablespoon ginger fresh, grated
6servings mint leaves fresh, chopped
1 juice of lemon
1cup lentils
1tablespoon honey raw
6servings sea salt

Directions

1.
Prepare Carrots
1. Peel and slice 1 large carrot. | 2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the carrot slices with 1 teaspoon cumin seeds for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
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2.
Make the Dressing
1. While the carrots cool, peel and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger. | 2. In a small bowl, combine the ginger with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon raw honey, a handful of chopped fresh mint, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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3.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled carrots, 1 cup cooked lentils, 1 diced avocado, and the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
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4.
Serve
Enjoy your fresh and zesty carrot and lentil salad!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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