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Roasted Beetroot & Lentil Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 Kg. (2 1/4 lbs) Beetroot, Peeled
1 Red Onion, Peeled
1 tbsp. Honey
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
250 g (10 ozs.) Precooked Beluga Lentils
1 Handful of Beet Leaves, Finely Shredded
Juice & Rind of 1 Orange
Few Sprigs of Mint & Dill
100 ml Crème Fraiche

Directions:
Directions:
Cut beetroot and onions into quarters. Arrange in a roasting tin and drizzle over the honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season. Roast in preheated oven 200C/400F or gas mark 6 for 45 minutes or until tender.
Spoon the lentils on a plate, arrange beet leaves around them. Top with roasted beetroot, drizzle with orange juice and scatter over herbs and orange rind.
Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche and extra oil and vinegar, if required.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4/6

 

 

 

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