WARM CARROT AND LENTIL SALAD

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This dish is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
3/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, pepper, cumin, and ground coriander, and saute, stirring the mixture frequently, until the pepper is slightly softened, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the lentils and chicken stock, and keep at a strong simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Add the apricots, and continue to simmer, stirring, 1 minute more. Stir in the golden raisins. Remove from heat, stir in the cilantro and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, Sodium 256 g

Ejaz Hussain kiyani
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This is a great salad for a party or potluck.


Rodri Mendez
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I love the flavors in this salad.


Little Single
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It's a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Neja Saber
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal.


Yvonne Makuva
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The dressing is the perfect complement to the salad.


syeda amna zaheer
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I love the combination of warm carrots and lentils.


Pretty Savage
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Sopnoo Danga
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mohammad Saimon Shafik
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet carrots and the lentils add a nice protein boost.


nuro abdishu
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I love the addition of cumin and coriander to the dressing. It gives the salad a warm and exotic flavor.


sumia akter
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I usually have a few carrots leftover from other recipes, and this salad is a great way to use them up.


Mosa Sharif
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I'm always looking for new ways to use lentils, and this salad is a great option. The lentils add a nice nutty flavor and texture to the salad.


Sawera Naseer
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Noor muhammad khan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The warm carrots and lentils are a surprisingly delicious combination, and the dressing is perfectly balanced.


Mpilonhle Ndebele
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The carrots and lentils are both packed with nutrients, and the dressing is made with healthy ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice.


David Nwafor
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients, but it's still packed with flavor. I especially appreciate the fact that it's a healthy and filling meal.


walid gabr
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of warm carrots and lentils was unique and flavorful, and the dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.