TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

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You can garnish as you desire with chopped tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or feta cheese. If your lemons are large, one will do.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Lentil

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups lentils (rinsed)
4 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 -2 lemon (juiced-to taste)
1/4 cup parsley (minced)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tomatoes (seeded and diced) (optional)
10 -15 black olives (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
1/2 cup cucumber (seeded & diced0 (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
  • Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 15.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.9

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