Lentil Sandwiches With Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion, And Feta
By á-174942
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups green or brown lentils
- 1 large onion - (abt 8 oz) halved
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled
- 2 small bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tspn crushed dried thyme)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- 3 large plum tomatoes - (abt 1 lb total) thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion - (4 oz) quartered, and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch baby spinach leaves washed, dried
- 2 ounces low-fat feta cheese
- 5 six-inch pita rounds cut into quarters
Details
Servings 10
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse the lentils, discarding any debris. Place lentils, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a nonstick saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch.
Place over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until tender but not mushy, adding additional water as needed. Drain, discarding bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
In a small cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt (if using), and pepper. Drizzle over lentils; toss gently. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
To serve, place the bowl of lentils in the center of a platter, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs. Surround with tomato slices, red onion slices, spinach leaves, and a bowl of feta cheese. Pita quarters can be arranged in a basket.
This recipe yields 10 servings.
Exchanges Per 2-quarters Serving: 1 Lean Meat, 2 Carbohydrate (2 Bread/Starch), 2 Vegetable.
Nutrition Facts: 254 calories (17% calories from fat), 14 g protein, 5 g total fat (1.0 g saturated), 40 g carbohydrate, 12 g dietary fiber, 2 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium.
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