Warm French Lentil Salad

Name: Warm French Lentil Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup yellow onion (diced); 1 clove garlic (chopped); 1 carrot (diced); 1 cup green lentils; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 2 1/4 cups water; unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt) (to taste); 1/4 lemon (to squeeze fresh)

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This quick and easy warm french lentil salad makes a great protein-packed side dish. You could also throw it over arugula or baby greens OR use it as a component of a veggie bowl.

Warm French Lentil Salad

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings2

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup yellow onion diced
1 clove garlic chopped
1 carrot diced
1 cup green lentils
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 1/4 cups water
unrefined salt (real, pink, or Celtic salt) to taste
1/4 lemon to squeeze fresh

Instructions

In a medium stockpot over medium heat, add the oil, onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for about 7 minutes, until fragrant.
Then, add the lentils, thyme, and water. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium low for about 25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. (You can drain off excess water if needed).
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lentils and season with salt to taste.

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