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    Lentil Salad with Mango Chutney Recipe


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    Lentil Salad with Mango Chutney Recipe
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    This recipe serves: 4
    Preparation time: 15 minutes
    Cooking time: 40 minutes

    Ingredients
    For the lentil salad:
    2 cups French lentils
    1 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
    1 cup finely chopped green peppers
    1 cup finely chopped red onions

    For the mango chutney:
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 large onion, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
    2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
    1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
    2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    1/4 cup cider vinegar
    1 cup orange juice
    1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
    salt to taste
    freshly ground black pepper

    Cooking Instructions
    For the lentil salad:
    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the lentils. Lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are cooked through but not mushy, about 30 to 40 minutes. Set aside.
    2. When the lentils have cooled, drain and toss with the chopped onions and peppers.

    For the mango chutney:
    1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger and mangoes and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    2. Add the jalapeño pepper, sugar, orange juice and vinegar and simmer for about 20 minutes.
    3. Stir in the cilantro, taste and add several twists of freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Cool to room temperature.
    4. Toss the chutney with the lentil salad.


    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: 1 cup salad
    Calories 424
    Total Fat 4 g
    Saturated Fat 1 g
    Protein 20 g
    Total Carbohydrate 83 g
    Dietary Fiber 20 g
    Sodium 602 mg
    Percent Calories from Fat 8%
    Percent Calories from Protein 18%
    Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 74%


 

 

 


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