LENTIL recipe you NEED to make | + why lentils will change your life

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and can withstand high heat.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: black lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and acidity.

Cook lentils in the Instant Pot with water for 10 minutes.

Let the lentils cool to room temperature or chill them; do not use them hot.

Prepare the salad dressing by combining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, freshly grated nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon in a jar.

Shake the jar to emulsify the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the cooled lentils and toss to combine.

Chop the red onion, dates, and fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint).

Add the chopped red onion, dates, and capers to the lentils and toss again.

Serve the salad immediately or let it sit to marinate for more flavor.

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