Moroccan Lentil Salad (healthy)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 cups green lentils, preferably french
• 1 small onion, sliced in half
• 3 whole cloves
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules (this is what the original recipe called for; i use minced garlic, and definitely more than 1/4 tsp!!)
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper (about 1/2 pepper)

Recipe

• 1 pick over lentils to remove any stones and rinse well.
• 2 stick one onion half with the cloves.
• 3 in a large saucepan, combine water, lentils and the onion stuck with the cloves.
• 4 bring to a boil over medium heat.
• 5 reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
• 6 discard onion.
• 7 drain lentils and let cool slightly.
• 8 in a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, mint, cumin, coriander, salt and garlic.
• 9 add lentils and toss to mix.
• 10 finely chop the remaining onion half and add to the lentils along with the roasted peppers.
• 11 chill at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• 12 serve at room temperature or chilled.