Fruity Curried Lentil Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fruity Curried Lentil Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks

juice reserved

½ cup quinoa

½ cup lentils

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons curry powder

½ cup unsweetened dried coconut

¼ cup chopped pecans

¼ cup finely diced red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside. Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt black pepper and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Step 2

Stir in the pineapple chunks pecans and onion; cook briefly to reheat. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutritional Information

Fruity Curried Lentil Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 327.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.1g 22%

Carbohydrates: 42.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 12.3g 49%

Sugars: 10.2g

Fat: 14.1g 22%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 96IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 163.4mcg 41%

Calcium: 46.7mg 5%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 101.5mg 36%

Potassium: 542.6mg 15%

Sodium: 8.6mg

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 127.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.