Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing
This warm Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing is packed with fiber and plant-based protein. It is therefore a hearty and healthy lunch not only for vegetarians.
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Ingredients:
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200 Grams Sweet potatoes | |
150 Grams Brown lentils (cooked) | |
1 Tablespoon Tahini paste | |
1 Tablespoon Lime juice | |
1 Tablespoon Warm water |
Pistachio salsa
25 Grams Pistachios | |
45 ml Olive oil | |
1 Lime | |
Cilantro | |
Parsley | |
1/2 teaspoon Salt & Pepper |
Nutritional Information
970
Calories
60 g
Fats
26 g
Protein
82 g
Carbs
12 g
Sugar
Directions
1.
Prepare the sweet potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil and ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through baking, until the potatoes are tender.
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2.
Make pistachio salsa
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the pistachio salsa: Combine chopped cilantro, parsley, pistachios, lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the rest of the olive oil and mix well.
In a separate smaller bowl, combine tahini, remaining 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp water; mix until smooth.
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3.
Finish the salad
In a large bowl, prepare the baked sweet potatoes and lentils, add the pistachio paste and mix thoroughly. Spread on a serving plate or bowl. Finally, drizzle with the tahini-lime mixture and serve.
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Notes
Serving - Lentil salad is hearty enough to enjoy on its own, yet versatile enough to pair with other dishes.
Olive oil - Since it is one of the dominant flavors, choose a really good quality olive oil.
Pistachios - Roasted and salted pistachios add extra flavour to the salad.
Sweet potatoes - With sweet potatoes, you don't have to bother peeling them. Use them whole and enjoy their full nutritional potential.
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