Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sliced carrots and shallots with olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the vegetables are roasting, combine salted water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add rinsed French lentils, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Let the cooked lentils cool slightly, then mix in red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Medjool dates, olives, almonds, parsley, and mint.
- Create a bed of hummus on each plate, layer the lentil mixture and top with roasted carrots and shallots.
- Drizzle with olive oil for added richness.
Nutrition
Notes
For best taste, use fresh herbs and cook lentils al dente. The salad can be prepared ahead of time with ingredients stored separately.
