Azifa (Ethiopian Lentil Salad)
A light healthy vegan lentil salad with exotic Ethiopian flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils cooked in 2 1/2 cups water for 25 minutes
- 2 Medium mild green chili peppers chopped
- 2 Medium tomatoes seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 Medium red onions chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 medium limes juiced
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Simmer lentils in 2 1/2 cups water for about 25 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
- Mix in chopped chili peppers, onions, spices, lime juice, and oil.
- Add salt to taste.
- Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to marry, and serve cold.
Notes
This recipe makes about 4 cups of lentil salad, or about 4 side dish servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg