Lentil and green been salad
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
Here's super-easy and rather tasty side dish that goes particularly well with barbecued, fried or roast pork. It's suitable for an everyday meal or relaxed dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 100g lentils
- 100g green beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp unrefined sugar
- 1 handful parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils then put them into cold water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer until tender - about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix the dressing: the lemon juice, oil, vinegar and sugar.
- Blanch the green beans in another saucepan - or steam over the cooking lentils
- Drain the lentils & green beans then arrange them in a serving dish and toss with the dressing.
- Season to taste and sprinkle with the chopped herbs.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Dinner - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Side
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Christmas - Dinner Party - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Lentils
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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