Southwestern Sprouted Lentil Salad

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 Mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup TruRoots® Organic Sprouted Green Lentils

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 18 grape tomatoes halved

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

• 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced

Instructions

• PREPARE sprouted lentils according to package instructions. Drain any excess water; transfer lentils to bowl and let cool to room temperature.

• HEAT small skillet over low heat. Add ground cumin and cook until just fragrant, about one minute.

• COMBINE cumin, olive oil, lime, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add cooled lentils, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, cilantro and jalapeno. Toss well.

• COVER and chill in refrigerator, or let stand 1 hour before serving for flavors to blend.