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Lentil and Carrot Salad with Kale

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[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]

Lentils, carrots, onions, and kale are tossed with a light mustard vinaigrette.

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About This Recipe

Yield:serves 6 as a side
Active time:20 minutes
Total time:50 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Puy lentils
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and cut into ribbons
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper

Procedures

  1. 1

    Place lentils in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Strain lentils and place back in pot.

  2. 2

    Add carrots, onion, clove, bay leaf, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain pot. Place lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Discard clove and bay leaf.

  4. 4

    In a medium saute pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and saute for thirty seconds. Add kale and saute until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove kale with a slotted spoon and add to lentils.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over lentils and toss to combine. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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