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Vegetarian Spring Salad with Peas & Lentils

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salads, Sides
Diet: Egg Free, Low Calorie, Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Time: Max 45 min
Calories: 150 - 450 kcal
Type: meal plan recipes
Diet: egg-free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 451kcal
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Ingredients

  • cup (70 g) beluga lentils, dried
  • cup (50 g) peas (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup (120 g) low fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced, divided)
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 handful (40 g) arugula
  • 4 medium radish (sliced)
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
  • ¼ cup (15 g) fresh herbs of choice (roughly chopped. Parsley, dill, cilantro, mint, basil)
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 flatbreads
  • Salt to taste

Optional

  • 1 tbsp sumac (optional but encouraged)

Instructions

  • Cook lentils according to package instructions until they are tender but not falling apart. When soft, add peas and cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp water, half the minced garlic clove, ½ tsp salt and the zest of 1 lemon. Spread on the base of a salad platter.
  • In a bowl add the cooked lentils and peas, salad greens, radish, green onions, and herbs of choice.
  • Season with olive oil, lemon juice of ½ lemon, sumac and remaining minced garlic. Season with salt.
  • Place salad on top of the yogurt sauce on the salad platter. Serve with flatbread.
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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1409IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 5mg