Lentils With Roasted Beets
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wrap each beet separately in aluminum foil.
- Place in a baking dish and roast in a preheated 375F oven until tender, about 1 hour.
- Rinse lentils under cold running water to remove dust.
- Combine in a large pot with 3 cups water, onion, garlic and bay leaf.
- Place over medium het until boiling; reduce to low, cover and simmer until almost all the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
- Add more water if they start to look dry before getting tender.
- Remove and discard onion, garlic and bay leaf.
- Unwrap beets and remove skins.
- Cut in large dice (about 1/2") and add to lentils.
- Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with good olive oil and garnish with scallions or parsley.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
500
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).