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Warm Lentils and Celery

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Lentils (brown or green)
  • 5 stick Celery
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice (fresh preferred)
  • 1 clove Garlic (roasted FTW)
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup EVOO
  • 1/3 cup Flat leaf parsley (Loosely packed; can substitute dried)
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Black pepper, ground (To taste)
Instructions
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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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