Oolala Lentils: Vegan & Gluten Free Lentils
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Serves: 6
 
Lentils made with carrots, celery, and parsley: gluten free and vegan recipe
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup of chopped carrots
  • ¾ cup of chopped celery
  • ½ cup of onion
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup of french/brown or green lentils
  • 2½ cups of water
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp citrus vinegar (if you don't have one, use a white wine or mild vinegar)
  • ¼-1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Place olive oil in a pot and add in carrots, celery, and onions. Saute until slightly softened (about 4 mins)
  2. Rinse lentils in a colander and add into the pot. Add water and bring to a boil
  3. Reduce to simmer for about 30 minutes until water is absorbed. Add in garlic at the very end (last 2 minutes or so) to maximize nutritional benefits.
  4. Turn heat off heat and stir in parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition size as a side dish. Entire recipe has 263% of Vitamin A, 55% Vitamin C, 69% of iron, and 1423 mg of potassium daily needs
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙ Calories: 72 Fat: 1 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Fiber: 7 g Protein: 5.8 g
Recipe by Garden Fresh Foodie at https://gardenfreshfoodie.com/side-dishes/oolala-lentils-vegan-gluten-free-lentils/