Lentils with Roasted Tomatoes

Broccoli Rabe and Bell Pepper Sauté
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Ingredients

  • 2½ cups water
  • 1 cup green or French lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ small shallot, thinly sliced
  • ½ Tbsp agave nectar
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Bring water, lentils, garlic, and ¼ tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain, if necessary.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté tomatoes and celery in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk together vinegar, shallot, agave, Dijon, and ¼ tsp salt in a small bowl; whisk in 6 Tbsp oil until blended.
  4. Combine lentils, tomato mixture, and basil in a large bowl; stir in desired amount of dressing.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ lb broccoli rabe
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Sauté broccoli rabe and bell peppers in hot oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic. Cook 3 minutes or until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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