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Eggplant and Lentil Salad Recipe

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Roasted Eggplant and Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Roasted Eggplant

Honey Lime dressing

Lentils-
1¾ c vegetable or chicken broth (2c for stovetop)
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 c black or brown lentils
1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
½ tsp kosher salt (¼ tsp for stovetop)
8 whole black peppercorns

Salad-
2 c arugula or spinach and arugula mix
2 oz feta cheese
½ c walnut pieces
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse lentils in fine mesh strainer

Multicooker-add all ingredients and stir to combine. use pressure cooking setting at high pressure for cook time of 6 minutes. allow a natural pressure release

Stovetop-add all ingredients to a large saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer 20-25 minutes until just tender

Portion arugula into 4 dishes, lightly drizzle with dressing and toss

Top with lentils and roasted eggplant and lightly drizzle remaining dressing

Sprinkle each bowl with small crumbles of feta and walnuts, serve immediately

Lentils and eggplant can be made ahead of time and served hot or cold
 

Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
~2 lbs eggplant (1 large or 2 small)
2 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp each salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450ºF
Line baking sheet with parchment paper

Cut eggplant into 1" pieces

In a medium bowl eggplant pieces and oil
Evenly sprinkle spices over bowl
Toss to distribute spices

Spread eggplant in single layer over parchment paper
Bake 15 minutes, bottom should be golden brown
Use a spatula to flip eggplant so cooked side is up
Bake another 15 minutes
 

Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ c fresh lime juice
½ c olive oil
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp dijon mustard
1-3 Tbsp raw honey, to taste
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Whisk all ingredients together
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
60 to 70 minutes

 

 

 

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