30 Mins or Less

Warm Lentils and Spinach Salad

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  • 1 small or half large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (19 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp Filippo Berio Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • Directions

    • Heat half of the oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook fennel and onion for about 5 minutes or starting to soften. Stir in lentils; cook for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lentils are heated through.
    • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; bring to simmer. Stir in spinach; cook for about 1 minute or just starting to wilt. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.

     

    Tip: Substitute dried cherries or cranberries for pomegranate seeds.

    Categories: 30 Mins or LessLunchSalads & BowlsVegetablesSauté / Pan FryMiddle EasternExtra VirginRed Wine VinegarLunchSalads

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    30 Mins or Less

    Ingredient: Vegetables

    Cooking Method: Sauté / Pan Fry

    World Cuisine: Middle Eastern

    Product: Extra Virgin