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Cook Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:10Yield:10 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:10Yield:10 servings
Cook Time:40 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Total Time:
Servings:10
Servings:
10
Yield:10 servings
Yield:
10 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsPreserved Lemon Citrus Dressing1teaspoonpaprika1teaspoonground cumin⅓cupfresh lemon juice1teaspoonkosher salt½teaspoonground pepper⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil¼cupchopped preserved lemon peel (see Tips) or 1 teaspoon lemon zestLentil Salad1cupFrench green lentils, rinsed (see Tips)1teaspoonkosher salt1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil2cupsdiced carrots1 ½cupsdiced onion12dates, pitted and sliced½cupvery thinly sliced fresh mint
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Ingredients
Preserved Lemon Citrus Dressing
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonground cumin
⅓cupfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground pepper
⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil
¼cupchopped preserved lemon peel (see Tips) or 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Lentil Salad
1cupFrench green lentils, rinsed (see Tips)
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2cupsdiced carrots
1 ½cupsdiced onion
12dates, pitted and sliced
½cupvery thinly sliced fresh mint
Directions
To prepare dressing: Cook paprika and cumin in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Whisk in 1/3 cup oil, then stir in preserved lemon peel (or lemon zest).
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add the lentils, vegetables and dates to the dressing; stir until well combined. Stir in mint just before serving.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; stir in mint just before serving.
Preserved lemons are lemons that have been soaked in a salt-lemon mixture for at least 30 days. Their salty sourness is a signature flavor in Moroccan dishes. Find them at specialty-food stores or online at mustaphas.com.
We like French green lentils instead of brown when we want lentils that hold their shape (instead of breaking down) when cooked. Look for them in natural-foods stores and some supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)250Calories9gFat39gCarbs6gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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