MIMI'S LENTIL MEDLEY

Mimi's Lentil Medley image

I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top rating. -Mary Ann Hazen, Rochester Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium cucumber, cubed
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped soft sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

Place lentils in a small saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add mushrooms, cucumber, zucchini, onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mint, oil, honey, basil and oregano. Drizzle over lentil mixture; toss to coat. Add spinach, cheese and, if desired, bacon; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges