Masala Lentil Salad with Cumin Roasted Carrots
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots , peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup lentils or 2 cans (15 ounces each) lentils, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups firmly packed baby arugula mizuna, or baby kale
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced or finely grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (scale back if you don't completely
- pomegranate molasses (optional; i didn't use any)
- toasted pumpkin seeds sunflower seeds, or pine nuts
- Carbohydrate 51.8129478958333 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 17.4910213259034 g
- Fiber 19.1250163825889 g
- Protein 13.9610089375 g
- Saturated Fat 2.41453649639407 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (269g)
- Sodium 722.015316667351 mg
- Sugar 32.6879315132444 g
- Trans Fat 0.612187242593797 g
- Calories 414 calories
To make the salad, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and maple syrup, sprinkle with the cumin, and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Season generously with coarse salt and pepper. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender and browning. Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pot and add water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, then let drain completely. (If you’re using canned lentils, you can skip this step.) Put the carrots and lentils in a large bowl and let them cool for 10 minutes. Add the onion, arugula, and mint. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk until evenly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, if using, and offer toasted seeds on the side.
