Warm Lentil Detox Salad
 
 
Serves 2 - 4.
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup prepared black lentils*
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large beet, peeled & chopped
  • ½ bunch asparagus, chopped
  • 2 to 4 medium carrots, peeled & chopped
  • ½ bunch lacinato kale, ribs removed & chopped
  • handful of chopped parsley
  • cashew sour cream
  • sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, beets, and carrots to pan and cook until beets begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 5 minutes more.
  2. Add lentils and kale and cook until kale is wilted and lentils are heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with freshly cracked sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Serve warm, drizzled with cashew sour cream and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Notes
* ⅓ cup dry lentils brought to a boil with ⅔ cup water, then simmered, covered for about 35 minutes. Feel free to substitute with green or brown lentils.
Recipe by The Mostly Vegan at https://www.themostlyvegan.com/warm-lentil-detox-salad/