Warm Lentils with Parsley & Crumbled Nuts
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • 1 cup of lentils
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 & 1/2 cups finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tomato, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 scallions, cut into thin rounds
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, cashews, or walnuts
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DIRECTIONS:
  1. Rinse and drain the lentils. Place them in a large pot covered with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Season with salt.
  2. Simmer over gentle heat, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender but not too soft.
  3. As they simmer, skim the foam from the surface. Drain.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils with the chopped parsley, diced tomato, pepper, onion, scallion, and garlic.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Pour the dressing over the lentils, toss everything together gently, top with the ground nuts, and serve.
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DID YOU KNOW?

Nuts have healthy fats that can help you feel full longer, so add some to your next meal. Try almonds, cashews, walnuts — any kind you like!

Recipe adapted from The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevity, by Diane Kochilas.

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