Vegan(Veggie Life)Curried Orange Lentil Salad

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Curried Orange Lentil Salad

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salad Dressings Salads

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound orange lentils, sorted and rinsed

Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup corn oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon each of cumin and dried mustard

1/2 teaspoon each of turmeric, mace, coriander and

cardamom

1/4 teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and

cinnamon

1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onion

1 cup currants

 

In a large pot, cover lentils with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and

simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

 

 

In a colander, drain lentils and rinse with cool water.

 

In a large bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Add drained lentils,

onion, and currants. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors

to develop.

 

Description:

" Vegan "

Source:

" Veggie Life, Spring, 2001, pg 44 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 186 Calories; 14g Fat (62.9% calories

from fat); 1g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

535mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Best made a day ahead for the flavors to fully develop.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0