Description
Lentils in a flavorful mix of peppers, onion, and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup French lentils
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup non-diary yogurt, such as almond or cashew
- 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under running water for at least 30 seconds. Drain well.
- Place them in a medium-size saucepan, cover with water and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to boil, then decrease the heat enough to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cook until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to boil, and cook the diced carrot for about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the yogurt with the balsamic vinegar, the juice of the lemon, and all the spices.
- In a large bowl, combine the lentils with the onion, the carrot and the bell pepper, pour the yogurt mixture over and mix well.
- Let them rest for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mix.
- Add the cilantro just before serving.
- Serve cold with pita bread.