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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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.
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Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 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
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
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Warm Lentil Salad With Smoked Tofu [vegan]
https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/warm-lentil-salad-smoked-tofu-vegan/
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