Moroccan Lentil Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
46%
Moroccan Lentil Salad
45 min.
5
157kcal

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This Moroccan lentil salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer meal. It's packed with fresh ingredients like bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and spring onions, and has a zesty kick from the lime juice and green chilies. The garbanzo beans add a nice creamy texture and a boost of plant-based protein. This salad is not only flavorful but also nutritious, offering a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It's a great option for vegetarians and vegans, and it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it inclusive for various dietary needs.

The best part about this salad is its versatility. You can serve it as a side dish or a light main course. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or even meal prep for the week. The flavors develop beautifully as it sits, so it's a great make-ahead option. You can also customize it to your taste by adjusting the spice level or adding your favorite herbs and spices. If you're looking for a hearty and healthy dish that's full of flavor, this Moroccan lentil salad is a must-try!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained canned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  •  to 2 chilies slit green hot minced
  •  spring onion chopped
  •  juice of lime juiced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • servings salt to taste
  •  tomatoes chopped
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 0.5  bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl combine lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, green chilies, bell peppers, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt to taste. Toss well. Chill for 20 minutes.
  3. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein13.02%
Fat40.84%
Carbs46.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.87
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.739565217391%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.39mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:156.98kcal
7.85%
Fat:7.52g
11.57%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.22%
Carbohydrates:19.12g
6.37%
Net Carbohydrates:12.88g
4.69%
Sugar:3.8g
4.22%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:500.21mg
21.75%
Protein:5.39g
10.79%
Vitamin C:84.24mg
102.11%
Manganese:0.84mg
42.09%
Vitamin K:32.57µg
31.02%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.68%
Vitamin A:1432.33IU
28.65%
Fiber:6.23g
24.94%
Folate:52.3µg
13.08%
Potassium:393.95mg
11.26%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.81%
Copper:0.21mg
10.73%
Phosphorus:98.43mg
9.84%
Magnesium:38.36mg
9.59%
Iron:1.61mg
8.95%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.57%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.5%
Calcium:50.64mg
5.06%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.62%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.36%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.64%
Selenium:1.83µg
2.62%
Source:Allrecipes