Lentils and Greens with Apples
April 2, 2025
How to Make Lentils and Greens with Apples
Hearty lentils meet the vibrant flavors of leafy greens and the sweet crunch of apples in this lunch recipe. This nutrient-rich dish not only satisfies your palate with its diverse textures, it’s also a great option for a diabetes-friendly eating plan.
15 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine dry lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain any excess liquid.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped mixed greens and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked lentils to the skillet, stirring to combine with the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the lentil and greens mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in the thinly sliced apples. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top and finish with the avocado.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
350
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
15g
19%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
0mg
0% -
Sodium
270mg
12% -
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%-
Dietary Fiber
8g
29% -
Total Sugars
8g
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Added Sugars
2g
4%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
14g
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Potassium
598mg
13%
Ingredients
green or brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
1 cup
low sodium vegetable broth
3 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
2 clove
mixed greens (chopped)
4 cup
apple (cored and thinly sliced)
1 med
Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup
Dijon Mustard
1 tsp
maple syrup
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
avocado (diced)
1/2 med
walnuts (chopped)
1/4 cup