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Tahini Lentils
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20 MIN · 262 KCAL · STOVETOP

Tahini Lentils

Ready-cooked lentils and vegetables in a silky tahini-lemon dressing.

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeBeans legumesQuick

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsptahini
  • 1lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1red onion, chopped
  • 1 clovegarlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1yellow pepper, thinly sliced
  • 7 ozgreen beans, trimmed
  • 1zucchini, sliced
  • 3 1/2 ozkale, shredded
  • 9 ozlentils, ready-cooked from a pouch
  • salt, to taste

Method

  1. 1

    In a pitcher, mix the tahini with the lemon zest, lemon juice and 50 ml cold water until a runny dressing forms. Season to taste and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion with a pinch of salt and fry for 2 minutes until starting to soften and color.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, yellow pepper, green beans and zucchini and fry for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. 4

    Add the kale, lentils and tahini dressing. Stir everything together over the heat for about 2 minutes until the kale is wilted and everything is coated in the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
262
Protein
11g
Carbs
26g
Fat
15g

Estimated from USDA data

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