Spiced Lentils and Cantaloupe

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe cantaloupe, diced into very small chunks
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1/4 cup minced red pepper
• 1 scallion, minced (including green part)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon good-quality olive oil
• salt, to taste
• cayenne pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils well. Cook over medium heat, with enough water to cover by at least an inch, until boiling. Then reduce heat to a simmer, and continue to cook until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain lentils and let cool.

3. 3

   Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl, mix very gently to combine.

4. 4

   Serve at room temperature.