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Warm French Lentil Salad

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DR. Oz Recipe
Calories 340
total fat 12g
sat. 3g
sodium 565g

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Ingredients

  • 7 oz. French green lentils picked over & rinsed
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano plus 1/4t leaves chopped
  • 1 med. onion (6 to 8 oz.)
  • 3 large stalks of celery
  • 2 large peppers (red orange or yellow)
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 T red wine vinegar
  • 1 T fresh dill chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 6 oz. baby spinach
  • 2 oz. feta cheese crumbled (1/2 cup)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4 quart saucepan, combine lentils, oregano sprigs, and 3 cups of water. Cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to maintain simmer; cook 25 to 30 minutes or until tender

2. Meanwhile, chop onion, celery and peppers. In a 12" skillet, heat 1T oil on medium. Add onion and celery, cook 7 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring. Add peppers, 2T water and 1/4 t each salt and pepper. cook 5 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring.

3. Drain lentils (discard sprigs) transfer to bowl. Stir in vinegar, dill, oregano leaves, onion mixture 1/4t salt and pepper and remaining oil.

4. Divide spinach among 4 servings plates, spoon lentils mixture over. Top with feta and garnish with dill.

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