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  • Curried Lentil And Orzo Salad With Roasted Root Vegetables

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    Ingredients

    • 1 c. red lentils
    • 3 c. water
    • 1 c. orzo pasta
    • 3 Tbsp. olive al
    • 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
    • 1/4 c. minced fresh coriander
    • 3 x carrots peeled and diced
    • 2 x parsnips peeled and diced
    • 1/2 x celery root peeled aid diced
    • 1 lrg sweet potato peed and died
    • 3 Tbsp. chopped shallots
    • 1 tsp grnd cumin
    • 1/2 tsp salt dressing:
    • 1 tsp curry pwdr or possibly to taste
    • 1 Tbsp. chutney
    • 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
    • 1/4 c. rice vinegar
    • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 x salt and freshly groung pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. In a medium saucepan bring lentils and water to a boil.
    2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook till lentils are tender about 15 min. Drain and place them in a large bowl. While the lentils are cooking bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add in orzo and cook for 10 min. Drain and add in to lentils.
    3. Toss with 1 Tbsp. oil and let cold. Stir in parsley and coriander.
    4. Preheat oven to 450F In a large bowl toss carrots parsnips celery root and sweet potato with shallots and remaining 2 Tbsp. of oil. Sprinkle with cumin and salt.
    5. Spread vegetables in one layer on a sided baking sheet.
    6. Roast for abut 20 min or possibly till tender and slightly browned.
    7. Let cold and add in to lentil mix. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and pour over lentil mix.
    8. If you want an even more substantial salad add in about 8 ounces diced cooked sausage to lentil mix before tossing with dressing.

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