A favorite Atkins side dish

Warm Lentils and Celery

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 40 mins
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the lentils

    Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and  bring to a boil.  Add lentils and cook 18 - 23 minutes, until tender. Drain.

  2. Blanch celery

    Meanwhile, bring another medium saucepan filled two-thirds with water to a boil; add celery and blanch 20 seconds. Immediately drain in a strainer and run cold water over celery until lukewarm.

  3. For Dressing

    Process lemon juice, garlic, salt, and mustard in a blender on low speed. Gradually drizzle oil through feed tube, increasing speed to high until blended and smooth.

  4. Assemble!

    Toss celery, lentils, and parsley with dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 93kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
Protein 3.5g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lentil, celery, light
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