Best Lentils With Ginger And Beets Recipes

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LENTILS WITH GINGER, GOLDEN BEETS, AND HERBS



Lentils with Ginger, Golden Beets, and Herbs image

Categories     Ginger     Bake     Lentil     Beet     Healthy     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound (about 6) golden or red beets, trimmed
1/2 cup water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) small lentils, such as French green or black beluga
6 thin slices peeled fresh ginger, plus 1 teaspoon finely grated
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted (page 57) and finely ground
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Place beets, the water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a baking dish. Cover with parchment, then foil, and bake until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Rub off skins with paper towel, then quarter beets and place in a small bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil.
  • Meanwhile, combine lentils and sliced ginger in a saucepan, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; discard ginger. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Combine grated ginger, the onion, vinegar, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the ground coriander. Pour over lentils, and toss to coat. Season with pepper. Stir in chopped mint and cilantro. Arrange beet wedges on top of lentils. Garnish with herb leaves, and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 173
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Sodium: 383mg
  • Fiber: 11g

LENTILS WITH GINGER AND LEMON FLAVOR



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
2 cups lentils
3 1/2 cups water
1 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Juice of 1/2 lemon plus the skin and pulp
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions, garlic and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until the onions are lightly browned.
  • Add the lentils, water, cinnamon, Tabasco, lemon juice, skin and pulp, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until tender and most of the moisture is removed. Do not overcook. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with coriander. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 846 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LENTIL SALAD WITH BEETS AND GINGER



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups lentils, preferably French Le Puy
3 medium beets
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a heavy saucepan, cover with cold water to a depth of one inch, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the lentils and set aside, covered.
  • While the lentils are cooking, cut the beet tops down to within an inch of the bulbs. Place the beets in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, peel and dice the beets, discarding the stems and roots.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the ginger. Saute for a minute or so, then pour this oil over the drained lentils. Add the diced beets and fold them in.
  • Beat the mustard and vinegar together and pour over the salad. Fold all the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEET AND LENTIL SALAD WITH CHEDDAR



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This salad is a party of sweet, earthy and salty flavors. Store-bought, vacuum-packed beets are called for here, which are not only convenient, but have a mellow fruitiness and a tender texture that is ideal in salads. (If you have fresh beets, and have the time to roast them, you can use those instead.) Beets naturally pair well with sharp and tangy ingredients, and while goat cheese may be a more common accompaniment, crumbly aged Cheddar offsets the sweetness of the beets and the apple cider dressing (though any sharp Cheddar works). French green lentils offer a nutty, peppery, almost mineral-like flavor and are perfect for salads because they hold their shape well, though if you only have brown lentils, that's just fine. (They cook slightly faster, so adjust the cook time accordingly.) Finally, there's no shame in opting for canned lentils.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups French green lentils, rinsed
1 garlic clove, smashed
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups arugula leaves
1/2 cup soft herbs, such as dill, parsley, mint or cilantro, roughly chopped
1 (16-ounce) package cooked whole beets (or 1 pound roasted beets), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 ounces extra sharp Cheddar, roughly crumbled
1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
1 small garlic clove, grated
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Prepare the salad: In a medium pot, add the lentils, garlic and 4 cups water. Season with salt and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until just tender. (The lentils should still have some bite). Drain in a colander and stir to break up and evenly distribute the garlic. Let the lentils cool slightly.
  • While the lentils cook, prepare the vinaigrette: In a large serving bowl, whisk the garlic, vinegar, oil, maple syrup and mustard with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add the warm lentils to the serving bowl, then add the arugula, herbs and beets. Season with salt and black pepper and toss. Add the Cheddar and toss gently, but don't overdo it because you don't want the cheese to turn crimson from the beets. To serve, top with hazelnuts.

LENTIL, BEETROOT AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH A GINGER DRESSING



Lentil, Beetroot and Hazelnut Salad With a Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Amelia Freer

Categories     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Lentil     Beet     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Hazelnut     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the salad:
1 cup Puy lentils, rinsed
2 3/4 cup filtered water
Sea salt
3 cooked beetroot, cut into small cubes
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tablepoons hazelnuts, roughly chopped
A handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped
A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For the ginger dressing:
3/4-inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
6 tablepoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. For the lentils, put them in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil the reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are not mushy and still with a bite.
  • 2. As soon as the lentils are cooked transfer them to a large bowl and leave to cool.
  • 3. Once the lentils are cool, add the beetroot, spring onions, hazelnuts and herbs and stir until everything is combined.
  • 4. For the dressing, put the ginger, mustard, oil and vinegar in a bowl and, using a hand-held blender, blend until combined.
  • 5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

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