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Zesty Red Lentil Delight with Tangy Capers and Sweet Currants

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Ingredients

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600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange)
140 g currants
1/4 - 1/2 cup capers (use small salted capers that have been rinsed)
175 ml light olive oil
70 ml red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
red onion, slithers

Nutritional information

510.4
Calories
190 g
Calories From Fat
21.2 g
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
716.4 mg
Sodium
61.9 g
Carbs
24.4 g
Dietary Fiber
16.6 g
Sugars
20.3 g
Protein
138g
Serving Size

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Zesty Red Lentil Delight with Tangy Capers and Sweet Currants

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    These are lentils are delightfully different and will last 10 days or so in the fridge. This recipe makes heaps but they are so very morish. If you like red lentils you'll love this one!
    (A Belinda Jeffrey's recipe changed slightly to suit my family.)

    • 40 min
    • Serves 8
    • Easy

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    Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants, These are lentils are delightfully different and will last 10 days or so in the fridge This recipe makes heaps but they are so very morish If you like red lentils you’ll love this one! (A Belinda Jeffrey’s recipe changed slightly to suit my family ), This is excellent! Just made a 1/2 recipe as that’s all the red lentils I had If I didn’t have to save it for dinner I’d eat half of it now! The flavor combination of salty and sweet is great with the earthy flavor of the lentils It’s ready in a snap and will be awesome to pack for lunch at work I also like that the proportions are in mL and g


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Place Large Saucepan of Water on to Boil For the Lentils.

    2
    Done

    Check Lentils For Any Stones Etc. Place Lentils in a Fine Sieve and Run Under Lots of Running Water, When Water Runs Clear, Give Them a Good Tap on the Side of the Bench to Get Rid of Excess Water.

    3
    Done

    Tip Lentils Into Saucepan of Boiling Water, Stir Them Well and Cook Them For Only a Couple of Minutes, Until They Are Just Tender With a Hint of Firmness (watch Them Very Carefully as They Can Turn Into Mush in the Space of 30 Seconds or So, Testing Them as You Go).

    4
    Done

    as Soon as They Are Ready Pour Them Into a Sieve to Drain, Shaking Them Well to Get Rid of Any Excess Water.

    5
    Done

    Tip the Cooked Lentils Into the Dressing and Mix Well. Add the Currants and the Capers, and Leave the Salad to Cool to Room Temperature, Stirring It Regularly.

    6
    Done

    When You Are Ready to Serve, Pile It Onto a Plate/Bowl and Sprinle Some Onion Slithers and Parsley Leaves Over the Top.

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