Marinated Lentils
Canned lentils or lentils cooked from dry are tossed in a tangy balsamic marinade. Add marinated lentils to bowls, salads, or pita.
Servings: 5 servings (½ cup each)
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry brown lentils see note #1
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar white wine vinegar also works
- 1 teaspoon honey adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley
- ½ teaspoon dry drill
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the lentils, removing any debris. Add the lentils to a medium pot with 3 cups of water or broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer over medium-low heat.
- Cover the lentils and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. The lentils should be soft but not overcooked. Drain off excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, lemon juice and zest (about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice), red wine vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the lentils to the marinade, tossing to fully coat. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, ideally longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.
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Notes
- Dry vs canned lentils: One cup dry lentils yields about 2.5 cups of cooked lentils. One can lentils typically has ~1.5 cups lentils, so this recipe calls for either 1 cup dry lentils or 2 cans of lentils. If using canned lentils, make sure to drain and rinse well.
- This recipe works with brown, green, French, or black lentils. Red and orange lentils do not work because they are too soft.
- Herbs: Feel free to use fresh chopped herbs in place of dry.
- Marinated lentils are best within 4-5 days. Keep refrigerated.
- Serve lentils in pita bread with hummus and arugula, in grain bowls, salads, or anywhere you need a burst of flavor and protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
