Rachel Ray recipe, served with Almost Tandoori Chicken<\/p>\n
Ingredients
\n1 small onion, halved
\n1 fresh bay leaf
\n1 1\/2 cups lentils
\n2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped into small dice
\n1\/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
\n1 large shallot, chopped
\n2 cloves garlic, chopped
\n1\/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
\n1\/2 cup frozen peas
\n1\/3 cup vegetable stock
\n1\/2 cup packed mint leaves
\n1\/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
\n3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
\n2 cups spinach
\n1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin
\nSalt and freshly ground black pepper
\nDirections
\nAdd the onion, bay and lentils to a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer the lentils 10 minutes, then add the potatoes and cook for 7 to 8 minutes more.<\/p>\n
While the lentils and potatoes cook, heat a tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over low heat and saute the shallots, garlic and peppers for a couple of minutes. Add the peas and heat through for 1 minute more. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl to cool.<\/p>\n
In a food processor, add the stock, mint and cilantro. Process until it becomes a paste. Add to the bowl with the pepper mixture.<\/p>\n
Drain the lentils and the potatoes and discard the onions and the bay leaf. Return the lentil mixture to the hot pot to dry for a minute, then add to the bowl with herb paste and vegetables. Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the salad bowl and toss. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss again and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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