Lebanese Lentil Salad / سلطة العدس

A nutritious and delicious salad flavored with garlic, lemon and cumin ...

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Lentils are rinsed and filtered of any small impurities.

Step 2

Place the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then cook over low heat gently until the lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 3

While the lentils are cooking, chop the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a small frying pan, put the oil, add the garlic, and fry it over a very low heat until the garlic is very fragrant and without color, about 7-8 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Chop fresh mint and parsley. Beat the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin and allspice.

Step 6

Drain the lentils from the water and put them in a large dish.

Step 7

Turn on the heat under the skillet and heat the garlic add the lemon mixture and stir for about 1 minute.

Step 8

Then pour it over the lentils, stirring gently until the lentils are coated in the sauce.

Step 9

Add the Rocket or baby spinach then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 10

Garnish it with raisins and cheese & Serve at room temperature.