Spiced Lentils and Cantaloupe Recipe #315384
This is an unusual combination, but suspend your doubts long enough to try it. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
by Susiecat too
45 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 3 -4 , 2 cups
- 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
- 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.
- Drain lentils and let cool.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl, mix very gently to combine.
- Serve at room temperature.
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