Apple Lentil Salad (from Simply in Season with very minor tweaks)
Cook and cool:
2 potatoes, chopped (peeling optional - I don't peel)
Soak in hot water for 15 minutes:
1 c. lentils
In large pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil.
Add and heat until bubbly:
2 Tbs. curry powder
1 tsp. salt
Add drained lentils and fry briefly.
Add 1 3/4 c. water and cook lentils until tender. Cool, keeping liquid.
Combine:
1-2 tart apples, chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice or cider vinegar
Combine lentils with apples and potatoes and add:
1 small onion, minced
handful fresh parsley, chopped
Serve at room temperature. Can be made ahead and keeps well. Delicious served with toasted bread and cheese.
8 comments:
How long do you soak the lentils?
I think I would like this recipe very much. I love that you served it as a main dish -- with the lentils that is plenty of protein. A satisfying, thrifty, simple meal.
Christian - 15 minutes (I updated the recipe to include that). I agree with you about the protein!
I had the same reaction you did, I was skeptical about how it would go over and everyone enjoyed it. I really liked the sweet and savory combination.
We've had this as a main dish before, too. I admit that I was a bit skeptical before we tried it, but it was one of those "what can I make with what I have in the pantry *right now* moments, and so we tried it. And really liked it!
Actually, I use "Simply in Season" more than any other cookbook I own, and have found that all the strange-sounding recipes we've ever tried from within its pages, we love. Like Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos or Sweet Potato Quesadillas. They sound weird, but are among our favorites!
Melanie, I tried the burritos, but I don't think I was impressed. But if you liked them, I really want to try again. Sweet potatoes are plentiful at market right now!
After years of reading frugal blogs, I agree--nothing made with lentils photographs well!
has anyone ever tried this with sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes? would that be weird? haha. we have tried and regular version and LOVE IT.
Absolutely you should try it with sweet potatoes. Let me know how it turns out.
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