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Golden Raisin and Beluga Lentil Salad With Cumin Caramelized Vegetables
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

SG By: Sasha Gill

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Golden Raisin and Beluga Lentil Salad with cumin-caramelized vegetables, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

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Golden Raisin and Beluga Lentil Salad With Cumin Caramelized Vegetables [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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This hearty salad is packed with healthy caramelized vegetables, filling lentils, and an elegant bouquet of herbs and spices. It's a great meal to make at the beginning of the week so you can have it on hand for lunches or a quick dinner.

Ingredients You Need for Golden Raisin and Beluga Lentil Salad With Cumin Caramelized Vegetables [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

3/4 cup beluga lentils, rinsed
1 1/2 cups water, plus 1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup of pitted olives, sliced
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 a butternut squash
1 small head of cauliflower
1 red onion
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons rice malt syrup, or another sweetener
Sesame seeds

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How to Prepare Golden Raisin and Beluga Lentil Salad With Cumin Caramelized Vegetables [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

In a pot, bring the lentils and stock to a boil.
Reduce the heat at let it simmer for about 25 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the lentils are cooked.
As the lentils, cook, cube the squash, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the cauliflower into small florets. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray.
Toss all the vegetables on the tray with the cumin seeds and syrup, mixing it around with your hands so everything is well coated. Bake this for 20 minutes, or until all the vegetable are tender and fragrant. When the lentils are done, stir in the cumin, paprika, olives, golden raisins, and lemon juice. Add in the roasted vegetables and mix well. Garnish with cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with toasted pita bread and hummus.

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