Spicy Black Lentils with Feta and Green Sauce

Name: Spicy Black Lentils with Feta and Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup each Italian parsley and cilantro leaves (loosely packed (or 2 cups of either herb)); 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper (chopped (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy)); 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup olive oil or avocado oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 cup black or French-style lentils; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 Persian cucumbers (diced into small cubes); ½ red onion (thinly sliced (½ cup)); ½ cup fresh mint or Italian parsley leaves; ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Vibrant, tasty Mediterranean-style black lentils in a bold and spicy green herb sauce with chopped cucumber and feta cheese. Black lentils cook in about 20 minutes and keep well for days in the refrigerator.

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:18:07 GMT