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Warm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad

A hearty and nutritious vegan salad with lentils and sweet potatoes.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry lentils rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, and paprika. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until tender. Drain any excess water.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
  5. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Healthy, Lentil, Sweet Potato
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