Photo: Anna Pelzer
Beet and Carrot Lentil Salad
10 ingredients
15 min + 45 min
8 servings
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"I created this healthy recipe from scratch a few years ago, and it has always been a hit at parties. Now I am happy to share it and I hope you will enjoy it too! Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lemon wedges to serve."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
254
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Fat
53g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water, or as needed
- 3 small beets, greens removed
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup French lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
- 4 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 3 lemons, zested and juiced
Directions
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