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This Spinach, Lentil, and...This Spinach, Lentil, and Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Will Bring Out Your Inner Chef

Name: This Spinach, Lentil, and Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Will Bring Out Your Inner Chef
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 6 Persons
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3 large beets peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons basil fresh, chopped; 2 cups spinach fresh, roughly chopped; 2 cups cooked lentils red or green

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Cuisine

International

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Servings

6 Persons

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Prep Time

12 Minutes

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Cook Time

30 Minutes

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Difficulty

Medium Level

This Spinach, Lentil, and Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Will Bring Out Your Inner Chef requires approximately 30 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 176 calories, 9g of protein, and 3g of fat. For $1.04 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 6. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up beets, spinach, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is brought to you by Skinny Ms. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 91%, which is great. Similar recipes include Lentil and Beet Salad with Lavender-Mustard Vinaigrette, Lentil and Beet Salad with Lavender-Mustard Vinaigrette, and Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

•3 large beets peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

•1 tablespoon olive oil

•1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

•2 tablespoons orange juice fresh

•2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

•1 tablespoon honey

•2 teaspoons basil fresh, chopped

•2 cups spinach fresh, roughly chopped

•2 cups cooked lentils red or green

Cooking Instructions

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Combine the beets, olive oil, and salt. Toss well and spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until beets are soft and roasted.
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While the beets roast, combine the orange juice, vinegar, and honey.
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Whisk together well and set aside.
06
Remove the beets from the oven. Stir in the spinach and lentils on to the sheet pan. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or just until the spinach begin to wilt.
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Drizzle the orange vinaigrette over the beets, spinach, and lentils. As little or as much as desired and gently toss.
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Serve warm.

Cooking Reviews

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The Caprese Salad Skewers recipe was a triumph! I prepared them for a party's barbecue and everyone loved them. The basil was so aromatic, the mozzarella so fresh, and the skewers were the perfect size and an appropriate.

Michael Burns

July 1, 2023