Best Mediterranean Lentils Recipes

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR AND LENTILS

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Slow cooked bulgur and lentil dinner - perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat or cracked wheat
1/2 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable or chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup drained pitted kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes, olives and cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until lentils are tender.
Stir in tomatoes and olives. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN LENTILS

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Mild flavors, packed with nutrition and fiber! I serve this as a side dish to salmon filets or roasted chicken.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces dried brown lentils
water
10 ounces baby spinach leaves (one whole bag)
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
2 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 -4 tablespoons dried mint
salt and pepper

Steps:

sort and rinse lentils.
cook in unsalted water, enough to cover plus one inch, over medium heat until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
drain liquid, reserving 1 cup.
add back 1/2 cup liquid and spinach leaves, cover pot and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted and mixed into lentils, about 3 minutes.
add remainder of reserved liquid, lemon juice, olive oil and dried mint.
continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 5-10 minutes.
add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 41.8, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.3

BROILED SALMON WITH MEDITERRANEAN LENTILS

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I used to weight-train to keep myself in shape for my work as a volunteer firefighter, and I often prepared this dish. It's loaded with fiber, protein and antioxidants. Now that I'm a stay-at-home mom, I make it to give me energy to chase the little ones. -Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 small carrot, julienned
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup dried green split peas
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons capers, drained
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
SALMON:
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute carrot and onion in oil until tender. Add the lentils, peas, garlic and capers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer., Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice., Spritz fillets with butter-flavored spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lentil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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