Description
A comforting and satisfying salad, packed with earthy flavors, protein, and nutrition, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Cilantro), chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and bring them to a boil in a pot of salted water. Cook for 20-25 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. If using dried, soak overnight and boil until tender.
- Peel and finely chop the carrots, then sauté them in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Combine lentils, chickpeas, sautéed carrots with garlic, and your chosen herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with cumin and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to mix all ingredients, allowing flavors to blend for a few minutes.
- Serve warm or let it chill in the fridge for a future meal.
Notes
For added texture, you can include zucchini or bell peppers. Adjust seasoning to your taste, ensuring all flavors are balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, lentil salad, vegan recipe, healthy salad, comfort food