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Roasted Carrots and Lentil Salad with Hummus

Delicious Roasted Carrots and Lentil Salad with Hummus

Enjoy this vibrant Roasted Carrots and Lentil Salad with Hummus, a perfect blend of flavors and nutrients!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 large carrots, sliced into thick coins
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Lentils
  • 1 cup dry French lentils
  • 4 cups salted water
Additional Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3-4 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup salted, roasted almonds, chopped optional
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • hummus, to serve

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Roasting Carrots and Lentils
  1. Preheat the oven to 400? F and position a rack in the center.
  2. Toss the carrots and shallots with olive oil, maple syrup, spices, and salt. Spread in an even layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
  3. Bring about 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the dry lentils and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain excess water.
  4. Allow the lentils to cool slightly before stirring in red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dates, olives, almonds, parsley, and mint. Season with kosher salt to taste.
  5. Serve the lentils and roasted carrots over hummus with a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added richness, consider drizzling a bit more olive oil before serving. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or substitutions!

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