Warm Lentil & Roasted Veg Salad

Lunch

Warm Lentil & Roasted Veg Salad

355kcal
16gprotein
10 minprep
25 mincook
2servings
Easy

Puy lentils with oven-roasted root vegetables, fresh herbs, and a Dijon vinaigrette. A hearty, warming salad that works as a main or a side.

VeganHigh FibreMeal Prep

Ingredients

  • 200g Puy lentils, rinsed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • For dressing: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss carrots and onion with 1 tbsp olive oil and thyme. Roast 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add cherry tomatoes and roast 5 more minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook lentils in boiling water for 20 minutes until tender. Drain.

  4. 4

    Whisk together dressing ingredients.

  5. 5

    Combine warm lentils and roasted veg. Pour over dressing and toss.

Tip: Puy lentils have a lower GI than other lentils — they release energy slowly and keep you full longer.

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