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Za'atar Roasted Carrot, Spelt and Lentil Salad

Za'atar Roasted Carrot, Spelt and Lentil Salad

A simple and healthy recipe for a roasted carrot, spelt and lentil salad paired with classic middle-eastern of flavors like cumin, sumac and za'tar. So much flavor and deliciously filling!

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Course Salad
Category Middle Eastern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal
Autor Elle

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1/2 cup dried French green lentils (lentils du Puy) (100 g)
  • 1 cup pearled spelt (175 g)
  • 3 large carrots, peeled, cut in half or thirds, and cut lengthwise into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for roasting the carrots
  • 1 teaspoon za’atar
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted (50 g)
  • handful fresh dill leaves, chopped (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

For the dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly squeezed juice from 1 large lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • generous pinch of cayenne powder, or taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the spelt and lentils according to the package directions. Set aside once done.
  3. While the lentils and spelt cooks, prepare and roast the carrots. In a medium bowl, add the carrot pieces, olive oil, za’atar and a little salt and pepper. Toss until the carrots are well coated. Spread the carrots in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, then toss them in the pan, and continue roasting them for a further 10 or so minutes (until lightly browned and tender).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together until combined.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils, spelt, roasted carrots, toasted almonds and herbs. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

Both sumach and za’atar can be found at Turkish / Middle Eastern markets or online with trusty Amazon.

For za’atar, you could try mixing your own!

4 tablespoons sumac
2 tablespoons thyme
2 tablespoons marjoram
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

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