spicy lentil and wild rice salad
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From The Greek Vegetarian Living in Wisconsin, wild rice is easy to come by, baby lentils not so much! Making this with "regular" brown lentils!
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(1 rating)
yield
4 -6
prep time
10 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For spicy lentil and wild rice salad
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1 cwild rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
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1 cbaby lentils, rinsed and drained
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1/4 c+2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 mdcarrots, washed, peeled, diced
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2 mdcelery stalks, minced
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 tspcumin seeds, crushed
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2-3 Tbspsherry vinegar
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make spicy lentil and wild rice salad
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1Drain rice and place in pot with 4 cups salted water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for about 30-40 minutes until rice is tender. Remove and drain.
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2Meanwhile, put lentils in a pot, cover with 2 inches water. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until just tender for about 20 minutes. Skim foam from surface as lentils cook. Drain in colander and rinse.
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3While rice and lentils are cooking, heat 3 Tablespoons oil in a skillet and sauté carrots and celery until tender. Add garlic and cumin seeds and stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
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4Place wild rice, lentils and veggies in serving bowl, toss to combine. Season with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper and sherry vinegar. Let stand 1 hour before serving.
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