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Warm Lentil & Potato Salad

8 hr + 30 min

Side

10 ingredients or less

One-bowl / one-pot
This potato and lentil dish is a family staple. It's protein and carb-rich, making it a great side dish to accompany curries or soups.

Servings

Total

8 hr + 30 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Soak

8 hr

Free from

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    medium onion, diced
  • 1
    medium potato, cut into 1 cm cubes
  • 1 cup (192 g)
    dry green lentils, preferably soaked overnight†
  • 1 cup (240 mL)
    water
  • ½ tsp
    ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp
    salt, plus more to taste

Directions

  1. Add the oil and onions to a medium pot on medium-high heat and sauté until the onions are lightly golden, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients. Partially cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer*. Stir once or twice until the lentils are soft and the potatoes cooked, which takes approximately 20 minutes. If the lentils were not pre-soaked, more water may be needed. Serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • †Soaking isn't necessary but helps to increase nutrient absorption and quickens cooking time.
  • * Don't completely cover with a lid entirely as foam may form and overflow.

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Grains & Starches 25%

• medium potato

Proteins 59%

• dry green lentils

Fruits & Veggies 16%

• medium onion

Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat

• vegetable oil

Nutrition info

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Fe - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:27 a.m.

Lots of flavor without the guilty feeling. A new favorite comfort dish! 🙏🏽

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Devyn - Nov. 17, 2022, 9:51 p.m.

Such great flavor! I thank I found my new favorite lentil dish 😊

PUL Team - Nov. 19, 2022, 6:45 p.m.

Aw thank you, Devyn!

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Mary - Nov. 9, 2022, 8 a.m.

If I use sweet potato (instead of potato), shall I reduce cooking time?

PUL Team - Nov. 9, 2022, 10:24 p.m.

Hi Mary, sweet potato may impact the cooking time slightly but the lentils will still need around 20 minutes. We'd recommend soaking the lentils overnight before cooking and keeping an eye on the pot more closely. Soft lentils and potatoes are a sign it's ready 😊

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Emma - March 21, 2022, 10:06 p.m.

Simple, nutritious, delicious! Thank you!

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Elyse - March 15, 2022, 5:08 p.m.

SO delicious, easy and quick! I also ended up spooning aside some of the cooked lentils (once the dish was completely made) and mashed into a paste to use as a spread for wraps and sandwiches.

PUL Team - March 15, 2022, 6:38 p.m.

Ooo sounds lovely, Elyse, thanks for the idea 😍

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Nina - Sept. 29, 2021, 6:55 p.m.

I'm normaly not someone who enjoys "simple" dishes, but this was so amazing!! Just the perfect omfort food on a rainy autumn day. Definitly on my repeat list

PUL Team - Sept. 29, 2021, 9:21 p.m.

Aw we're so happy to hear, Nina! It means so much 🤗

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Alex - Sept. 17, 2021, 9:19 p.m.

Never thought that something so simple could taste so good! Thanks for the recipe!

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Cherie - Aug. 15, 2021, 11:19 a.m.

I love, love, love this! I had to modify the recipe slightly (due to a cinnamon intolerance -- I used allspice), but nonetheless, it came out so wholesome, warm, and comforting. Thank you!

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Tamara - July 27, 2021, 2:07 a.m.

This is an amazing recipe, the perfect comfort food. I tried it in the instant pot and it was easy and so good. Will definitely be making again.

PUL Team - July 28, 2021, 4:23 a.m.

So thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tamara ☺️

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Brenda - July 18, 2021, 2:52 a.m.

I was skeptical of using Cinnamon but goodness! I was wrong. It was delicious!

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Anna - April 22, 2021, 5:12 a.m.

Used red lentils instead since that’s all I had, and it tasted delicious. Will definitely be making this again! Thank you

PUL Team - April 24, 2021, 1:24 a.m.

Thank you for sharing, Anna!

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