Lentil Vegetable Salad
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Course : Lentils
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentil
3 cups chicken broth
1 piece bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
1 medium size carrot -- chopped
1 medium size celery stalk -- chopped
2 medium green onion -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes -- (optional)
1/2 cup water chestnuts -- sliced rinsed, drained
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
 

Preparation:

Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with broth, bay leaf, marjoram and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until tender. Drain in a colander. Heat oil in a non-stick saucepan and stir-fry vegetables 3 minutes. Add lentils, hot pepper, water chestnuts and vinaigrette. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.