Summer Tomato Lentils

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1 cup
lentils
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1
lemon, zest and juice
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1/3 cup
goat cheese
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2 large
shallots, peeled and sliced thin
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3 cups
baby tomatoes
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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1/3 cup
finely chopped chives
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1/3 cup
chopped basil
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1 tablespoon
Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon
garlic salt
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fresh ground pepper, to taste
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Cut tomatoes in half. On the baking pan, toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and garlic salt. Turn the tomatoes so they are cut side up, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the lentils, pick out any scrappy pieces. In a medium pot, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, add the lentils, turn down the heat to medium, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Test the beans for doneness; the liquid should be absorbed, add more if they are not soft to your taste. Put them in a large bowl and crumble in the goat cheese so it melts in the warmth. Add the lemon zest and juice, and gently fold to coat.
- While lentils are cooling, make the crispy shallots. In a small saucepan, heat up the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on medium. Add the sliced shallots and cook about 15 minutes, until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Gently fold the Dijon mustard and fresh black pepper into the goat cheesy lentils. Add the basil, roasted tomatoes, and crispy shallots. Add salt to your preference.
- Serve in a pita or butter lettuce wraps!
I cook my lentils in unsalted water, as salt is said to toughen the beans -- they will taste most fresh if the seasoning is added at the end.
Reviewed July 16, 2012
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Makes: 4 servings
- Calories297
- Carbohydrates36.3 g
- Dietary fiber16.4 g
- Cholesterol15 mg
- Fat9.4 g
- Saturated fat4.1 g
- Sodium103 mg
- Protein18.4 g
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