Spicy Lentil Salad with Smoked Turkey

4 ServingsCalories: 590 per serving

This healthy pasta free lasagna substitutes pasta noodles with zucchini noodles. This recipe is layered to perfection!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 tsp thyme, fresh
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 cups green bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 cups red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cups celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup parsley, fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 cups turkey, smoked, cooked, cubed
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground

Directions

  1. Put lentils, onions, garlic, carrots, thyme and bay leaves in boiling water and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
  2. Stir occasionally, checking the water level and adding more if necessary.
  3. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, cumin, sea salt and pepper.
  4. Combine the bell peppers, onions and celery in a bowl.
  5. Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the vegetables.
  6. Add the parsley, cooked lentils and smoked turkey.
  7. Combine well.

    Served very hot, it makes a beautiful winter dish.

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