SPICED LENTILS AND CANTALOUPE

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This is an unusual combination, but suspend your doubts long enough to try it. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 ripe cantaloupe, diced into very small chunks
1/2 cup lentils
1/4 cup minced red pepper
1 scallion, minced (including green part)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon good-quality olive oil
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils well. Cook over medium heat, with enough water to cover by at least an inch, until boiling. Then reduce heat to a simmer, and continue to cook until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Drain lentils and let cool.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl, mix very gently to combine.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 17.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4

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