Lentil side dish
Cheap Lentil Side Dish Done in 5 Minutes
This Lentil Side Dish is quickly made and still very tasty. It is so easy to make this while on the road. We love to add this Quick Lentil Side Dish to our lunch during the day. It is not only made very quick, but it is also very cheap. You can find a jar/can of lentils in almost every supermarket, and in Europe it is mostly under 1euro. You then have to find Balsamic Vinegar, which is not that expensive and will last you a long time. And Garlic powder or Garlic flakes, you can also add in fresh garlic if you desire. This recipe will probably cost you less than 2 euros. When you have the basics at home, it is even easier. We always have some jars of lentils on hand to create this.
Lentils have a great nutrients index
Lentils are a source of proteins, Vitamin B9, Fiber and Iron. One portion of this Lentil Side Dish already contains 6 grams of proteins. The nutritional properties are so promising that they are researching lentils, to find the influence on chronic diseases.
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When to use this Lentil Side Dish
You can make this dish whenever you like, but here are some suggestions:
- Lunch; This can be easily made for lunch, it is perfect to add in some extra proteins. You can eat this together with a Sticky Tempeh Sandwich. Or a Crispy ‘chicken’ wrap.
- Picnic; This is perfect to make for a picnic. You can easily store this recipe in a container and bring it to the preferred location.
- Dinner; You can add this perfect to a pasta or pizza. It will go amazing with this creamy mushroom pasta.
- Snack; Sometimes you just want something to eat. Then this is perfect. It will satisfy you, and it is not an unhealthy option.
As you can read, this Quick Lentil Side Dish is perfect to add to your meals during the day. Go, try it out!
Quick Lentil Side Dish, Ready in under 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 jar Lentils 400gr
- 4 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic flakes you could also use powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the lentil with a strainer. Add the lentils to a bowl afterwards.
- Add the Balsamic Vinegar, Olive oil and garlic to the bowl with lentils. Mix all ingredients and the lentils are done. I prefer to let it rest for 15-30min, then the flavors will come out better. Enjoy.
