Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan]

This vegan warm lentil salad with smoked tofu was inspired by the classic French dish ” Lentilles aux Lardons” (Lentils with Bacon).

Warm salads are the perfect transition from “soup weather” into Spring.

This vegan warm lentil salad with smoked tofu was inspired by the classic French dish ” Lentilles aux Lardons” (Lentils with Bacon).

This salad is high in iron and protein. You can serve it for lunch or dinner but it also makes a perfect buffet food.

Eat it warm but it is also delicious at room temperature.

Another must-try lentil recipe is my lentil tabbouleh salad. So light and refreshing and a nice twist on traditional tabbouleh.

Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan]

This vegan warm lentil salad with smoked tofu was inspired by the classic French dish " Lentilles aux Lardons" (Lentils with Bacon).

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Salads

Cuisine French

Servings 6 people

Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

saucepan

casserole pot

mixing bowl

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Ingredients

 

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• 350 g Puy lentils
• 200 g smoked tofu
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 medium leek
• 1 onion – finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves – crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 3 tsp wholegrain mustard
• 5 Tbsp olive oil + extra for frying
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2-3 Tbsp capers
• 1- 2 handful fresh parsley leaves – finely chopped
• 750 ml vegetable broth
• salt & pepper

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Instructions

 

• Place the vegetable broth and lentils in a pan. Cook for around 15 mins until the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are cooked but still have a bite (if the lentils take longer to cook add more liquid). When the lentils are cooked, drain any leftover liquid from the lentils and keep covered.
• In the meantime heat some olive oil in a casserole dish. Gently fry together the onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves until soft while you cut the vegetables.
• Peel the carrots and cut them into small dice. Chop the leek finely.
• Add the cut vegetables in the casserole dish. Add the bay leaves and thyme and cook at medium heat until vegetables are soft. (Add more olive if necessary)
• Once the vegetables are soft, add lentils and diced smoked tofu. Mix well.
• Make the dressing in a separate bowl by mixing together mustard, 5 Tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar and 1 crushed garlic clove.
• Add the dressing to the lentil salad along with the capers and finely chopped parsley leaves. Toss well. Season to taste.
• Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 636mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 22gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5799IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 7mg

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Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan]

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