Lentils With Watercress Recipes

LENTILS WITH WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup dried green lentils as the label directs, adding 2 garlic cloves to the water; drain and discard the garlic. Toss with 1 bunch chopped watercress, 2 sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss.

RED LENTIL AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Place red lentils in a colander and pick out any stray bits. Rinse with water and drain.
• Place lentils,in saucepan with water. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let lentils simmer 5 minutes then add onions, carrots and simmer an additional 10 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain but do not rinse the lentils, carrots and onion.
• While the lentils are simmering whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the lentils are drained, add watercress and lentils to the dressing and toss until well coated.
• Serve immediately.

LENTIL SOUP WITH WATERCRESS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and celery and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato and oregano and cook for 3 minutes longer. Add the broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the lentils. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then add the bulgur. Simmer until the lentils are soft but still intact, about 10 minutes longer. Add more broth if necessary, but the soup should be slightly thickened like a stew.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the watercress. Season with the salt and serve immediately.

EGG & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH TAMARI & WATERCRESS

Steps:

• If you want to activate the lentils (see tip below), do this the night, or up to 8 hrs, before eating. Pour water over them and leave to soak at room temperature. Drain and rinse.
• When ready to eat, heat oven to 220C/ 200C fan/gas 7. Toss the cauliflower with a drizzle of the oil, then roast for 20 mins on a parchment-lined baking tray until tender and tinged with gold round the edges.
• Meanwhile, put the drained lentils in a pan with the carrot and celery. Pour in water to cover, put on a lid and boil for 20 mins until the lentils are tender. Check before they are ready in case they are boiling dry and, if necessary, top up with a little more water.
• While they are cooking, finely grate the garlic and set aside in a large bowl. Boil the eggs for 6 mins, this will give you eggs with a soft yolk. When they are ready, plunge into cold water, then shell.
• Mix the tamari and oil into the garlic to make a dressing. Check the lentils and drain, if necessary, then toss in the bowl with the dressing, tomatoes, spring onions and watercress. Pile onto plates and top with the eggs, adding any remaining dressing from the bowl over the top.

GAMMON WITH WATERCRESS & MUSTARD LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the lentils, 1 tbsp dressing, ½ the watercress and 150ml of water, and cook for 7-8 mins or until the watercress has wilted and the lentils have broken down a little. Season.
• Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat, drizzle the steaks with oil and cook on either side for 5 mins. Serve with the lentils and remaining watercress tossed in the rest of the dressing.

LENTIL CROQUETTES WITH WATERCRESS AND KEFIR

Steps:

• Kefir sauce: Stir kefir, honey, and salt in a small bowl; cover and chill.
• Toast seeds in a dry small skillet over medium-high, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and coriander seeds start to pop, about 3 minutes. Let cool; finely grind in spice mill.
• Purée spice mix, watercress, broth, and salt in a blender until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Toast caraway in a dry large skillet over medium-high, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool; finely grind in spice mill.
• Cook scallions in same skillet, turning occasionally, until charred, 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Reserve skillet.
• Process caraway, scallions, chile, garlic, bread, ricotta, lentils, broth, onion powder, paprika, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a food processor to a paste (some larger pieces of lentils should still be visible). Form into 12 balls.
• Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2" and heat over medium-high until oil bubbles immediately when a pinch of lentil mixture is added. Working in batches if needed, cook croquettes until deep golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; season with salt.
• Swirl both sauces in bowls; top with croquettes. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and finish with watercress.
• Do ahead: Croquettes can be formed 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before frying.