Pink Lentils with Zucchini
- 3 Tbs. pink lentils, rinsed and drained twice
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
- 1 tsp. canola oil
- 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced 1/4-inch thick (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
- Combine lentils, sage, mustard, 1/8 tsp.
- salt, and 3/4 cup water in medium saucepan.
- Cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not soft.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini, tomato, garlic, remaining 1/8 tsp.
- salt, and 1 Tbs.
- water.
- Cover, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, or until zucchini is tender but still crunchy.
- Stir in lentil mixture, and cook 2 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve hot over spinach leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
pink lentils, fresh sage, mustard, salt, canola oil, zucchini, tomato, clove garlic, baby spinach leaves, vinegar
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pink-lentils-with-zucchini/ (may not work)