Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Lime Infused Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 250 gms Dried Brown Lentils, rinsed
  • 2 Tsp. SATHYA Lime Infused Olive Oil
  • 1 Brown Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
  • 2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger, finely grated
  • 2 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 200 gms Green Beans, topped
  • 1 x 250 gm Punnet Cherry Tomatoes,quartered
  • 4 Celery sticks. ends trimmed, cut into 4 cm matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander leaves
  • 90 gms (1/3 cup) low-fat natural yoghurt, to serve

Method

Place the lentils and 1.5 Lt (6 cups) cold water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat the SATHYA Lime infused Olive Oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and
cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala, and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes or
until aromatic.
Transfer the onion mixture to a large heatproof bowl. Add the lentils and lime juice, and stir until well combined.
Season with pepper. Set aside to cool completely.
Cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until bright green and tender and crisp. Refresh
under cold running water. Drain. Add the beans, tomato, celery and coriander to the lentil mixture and stir until
just combined.
Divide the salad among serving plates. Serve with the yoghurt.
Notes: If you’re short on time you can use 2 x 400gm cans brown lentils, rinsed and drained, instead of the dried
brown lentils.
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Nuja's Infusions - Lime

Silver Medal Winning Nuja’s Lime Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used to make both savoury and sweet dishes. The fresh and distinctive aroma of lime zest makes this oil quite unique that can be used in making melt-in-your-mouth Italian Lime Cake or can be eaten by drizzling it over your vanilla ice cream and fresh salads. Try marinating chicken thighs in Nuja’s Lime Infused Olive Oil before barbecuing and serve with Lime Aioli also made with Nuja’s Lime Infused Olive Oil.
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