Red Lentil and Brown Rice Salad
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- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
100 grams. uncooked red lentils (masoor dhal)2 granny smith apples, grated or finely dicedjuice of 1 fresh lemon4 C. precooked brown rice1/2 C. raisins1/2 C. unsalted shelled peanuts (opt.) or other nuts1/2 C. unsalted (hulled) sunflower seeds1/2 C. unsweetened shredded coconut1 T. grated fresh ginger root (peel first)dressing:1 C. plain yogurt2 T. (good quality) curry powder, to taste1 T. brown sugar, to taste4 T. tahiniIn a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Adjust seasonings to taste. Dressing should be tart, go easy on the brown sugar.
Thoroughly rinse and drain lentils.
In a small saucepan, combine lentils with enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5-10 minutes, just until water is absorbed (don’t overcook or lentils will become mushy). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
If you like take the nuts, seeds raisins and coconut and toast before blending.
In a large bowl, sprinkle apple with lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
Just before serving, drizzle each serving with Curry Yogurt Dressing place all dressing ingredients In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Dressing should be tart, go easy on the brown sugar.
Makes 16 3/4 cup servings
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSYSULLIVAN.
In a small saucepan, combine lentils with enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5-10 minutes, just until water is absorbed (don’t overcook or lentils will become mushy). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
If you like take the nuts, seeds raisins and coconut and toast before blending.
In a large bowl, sprinkle apple with lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
Just before serving, drizzle each serving with Curry Yogurt Dressing place all dressing ingredients In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Dressing should be tart, go easy on the brown sugar.
Makes 16 3/4 cup servings
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSYSULLIVAN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 179.7
- Total Fat: 8.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 17.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
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