Warm Moroccan-style lentil salad with salmon and vegetables - Ausbb

minithemeezer · 24-01-2010, 03:22 PM

Don't run away because I mentioned lentils! They are high in (incomplete) protein, non-haem iron, fibre, phosphorus, copper and folate among other things.

I've been working on this salad and am now pleased with it for a warm or cold lunch. Pre-soak the lentils the night before and the dish takes less than 20 minutes to get to the table.

Ingredients (one serve):

1/3 cup drained brown or Puy lentils (soak in a dish of 500ml cold water in the fridge overnight -- easy)
one to two cups of diced vegetables including carrot, broccoli, asparagus, peas, onion, spinach, spring onion, zucchini, capsicum or whatever's in the fridge and needs using
one heaped teaspoon Moroccan spices (the Masterfoods pre-packaged blend is fine, or else make a blend of cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, turmeric, chilli)
one salmon fillet
half a lemon
feta cheese (optional)

Method:

Cook salmon using your preferred method, break into small pieces and set aside
On a low-med heat, stir fry vegetables in a small amount of olive oil, giving firm vegetables like carrot a minute or two first and add delicate vegetables such as zucchini and spinach at the last moment
When vegetables are almost soft, add spices to the pan and stir until aromatic (should not be more than 30 seconds)
Add lentils to pan and stir until water has evaporated from pan
Remove pan from heat and stir through salmon pieces

Serve in a large bowl with a generous squeeze of lemon juice and crumbled feta.

Double quantities for leftovers the next day, however, add only another 1/2 teaspoon of spices.

Variations:

Use raw salad vegetables for a cold salad
Serve salmon separately and the salad as a side dish
I imagine shredded cooked chicken will be a tasty alternative to fish

Shrek · 24-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Why do lentils taste so bad?

apiewithhoboliftingaroma · 27-01-2010, 08:06 PM

I love lentils!

I don't think they taste bad at all. Great recipe!

Shrek · 27-01-2010, 08:43 PM

Lentils should be prohibited on the account they taste like ass.
Great recipe though.

minithemeezer · 29-01-2010, 02:52 PM

How did I miss the update to this thread?

Thank you pie, lentils and I love you too

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Shrek, you mean backside ass or four-legged donkey ass? Because I've never eaten donkey and can't compare its taste to lentils

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Shrek · 29-01-2010, 04:24 PM

I mean coight, rear end, poo hole..... eeek.

I thought you loved me too?

minithemeezer · 09-02-2010, 09:39 AM

I missed your comment, Shrek. I could love someone who didn't love or like lentils, but I doubt I could love anyone who compares them with butt :-).

Shrek · 09-02-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minithemeezer

I missed your comment, Shrek. I could love someone who didn't love or like lentils, but I doubt I could love anyone who compares them with butt :-).

Damn, shot down in flames before ai even got to first base.
Are you sure you won't reconsider, oh Mini one?>

minithemeezer · 10-02-2010, 08:07 AM

I'm hard-arsed on this one. It's me and the lentil :-).

24-01-2010, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
minithemeezer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Gender: Posts: 279	Warm Moroccan-style lentil salad with salmon and vegetables Don't run away because I mentioned lentils! They are high in (incomplete) protein, non-haem iron, fibre, phosphorus, copper and folate among other things. I've been working on this salad and am now pleased with it for a warm or cold lunch. Pre-soak the lentils the night before and the dish takes less than 20 minutes to get to the table. Ingredients (one serve): 1/3 cup drained brown or Puy lentils (soak in a dish of 500ml cold water in the fridge overnight -- easy) one to two cups of diced vegetables including carrot, broccoli, asparagus, peas, onion, spinach, spring onion, zucchini, capsicum or whatever's in the fridge and needs using one heaped teaspoon Moroccan spices (the Masterfoods pre-packaged blend is fine, or else make a blend of cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, turmeric, chilli) one salmon fillet half a lemon feta cheese (optional) Method: Cook salmon using your preferred method, break into small pieces and set aside On a low-med heat, stir fry vegetables in a small amount of olive oil, giving firm vegetables like carrot a minute or two first and add delicate vegetables such as zucchini and spinach at the last moment When vegetables are almost soft, add spices to the pan and stir until aromatic (should not be more than 30 seconds) Add lentils to pan and stir until water has evaporated from pan Remove pan from heat and stir through salmon pieces Serve in a large bowl with a generous squeeze of lemon juice and crumbled feta. Double quantities for leftovers the next day, however, add only another 1/2 teaspoon of spices. Variations: Use raw salad vegetables for a cold salad Serve salmon separately and the salad as a side dish I imagine shredded cooked chicken will be a tasty alternative to fish Last edited by minithemeezer; 24-01-2010 at 03:28 PM.

27-01-2010, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
apiewithhoboliftingaroma Elite Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 890	I love lentils! I don't think they taste bad at all. Great recipe!

29-01-2010, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
minithemeezer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Gender: Posts: 279	How did I miss the update to this thread? Thank you pie, lentils and I love you too . Shrek, you mean backside ass or four-legged donkey ass? Because I've never eaten donkey and can't compare its taste to lentils .

09-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
minithemeezer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Gender: Posts: 279	I missed your comment, Shrek. I could love someone who didn't love or like lentils, but I doubt I could love anyone who compares them with butt :-).

10-02-2010, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
minithemeezer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Gender: Posts: 279	I'm hard-arsed on this one. It's me and the lentil :-).