Ingredients
- 2 cups Le Puy lentils
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- 1 tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil
- 1⁄4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
Method
Start by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
Drain the lentils and allow them to cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together turmeric, salt, olive oil, tahini, and lemon juice.
Combine the cooled lentils with sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
Stir well to blend all ingredients and serve promptly.
Nutrition Tips
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Vatas:
Switch to red lentils and spice it up with smoked paprika or cayenne for added warmth.
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Pittas:
Opt for beans or chickpeas as a lentil alternative.
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Kaphas:
Sprinkle in red chili flakes to ignite the palate and skip the tahini for a lighter touch.
Timesaving Tip:
Efficiency is key! Just as you would monitor your calorie intake, track your time usage. Identify and eliminate distractions and time-wasters to boost productivity and achieve more in your day.