Moroccan Lentil Salad Recipe
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Moroccan Lentil Salad

By: Hetal 
"A quick, colorful and spicy protein-rich salad or side dish"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 minced hot green chile peppers
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl combine lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, green chilies, bell peppers, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt to taste. Toss well. Chill for 20 minutes. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 190 | Total Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Beckiwithani   view full review
I used good bell peppers and lots of fresh-squeezed lime in this. The serrano pepper I'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by eatlite   view full review
This was great but I did some modifications. I eliminated the olive oil to cut the calories...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by LINDAMARKS   view full review
Wow was this good! The fresh Cilantro was really the star and really brightened the flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MISH224   view full review
This is a great salad! I gave this recipe four stars for quickness since I buzzed my veggies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by trishthedish725 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had this salad at a Morrocan themed meal at my book club gathering. It looked beautiful,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by SPICEYGIRL   view full review
This is delicious!!! I knew by the ingredients I would love it!!! I put a bit more lentils...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2003 by DDB   view full review
This salad was soooo pretty and delicious, I served it with Sesame crackers and it was a huge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by mjanks   view full review
Great recipe! I didn't follow the exact measurements but used all the ingredients and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2003 by LAUGHTRACT   view full review
Easy to make, sort of a mix betweeen salsa and bean salad. Very pretty and refreshing. Our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MS.NATALIA   view full review
Great flavor and color!

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