This savory and satisfying side dish is a breeze to prepare and goes great with just about any meal. The tender lentils and pan fried mushrooms are incredibly delicious and packed with nutrition. And I love this unique salad that doesn’t feature the leafy greens as its star….they are merely a supporting character in this dish.
I used baby kale in mine, but arugula or spinach would work really well too. The earthy flavors make this hearty Weight Watchers recipe a delicious dish that is sure to make an impression, while still keeping those Smart Points in check.
Warm Mushroom and Lentil Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Servings:
- 1 cup green lentils
- 8 oz mushrooms - sliced
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups leafy greens - I used baby kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine lentils and 3 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium and simmer until lentils are tender but not too soft, about 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook until golden on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). You may have to cook in 2 batches in order to no overcrowd the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium low, and add in the garlic. Cook for about 2 more minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the lentils, left green, mushrooms, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes as desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
TIP: If serving later, leave out the leafy greens in the last step, and add in right before serving.
The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is about 1 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 203 kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 29 g (10%)Protein: 12.5 g (25%)Fat: 4 g (6%)Saturated Fat: 0.5 g (3%)Fiber: 15 g (63%)Sugar: 1 g (1%)
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