My sister was telling me about this salad she made with French green lentils, but by the time I stopped at Trader Joe’s I knew there was no way I was going to make it to actually cooking green lentils and then tossing together a salad. I’m trying to make healthier choices all day long so when I saw Trader Joe’s steamed lentils…I knew this was the short cut I needed to stop me from veering off the healthy eating trail. I still had to chop a few things, but the steamed lentils ready to eat right out of the package was just what I needed. I did warm them, but that only took three minutes in the microwave.
Shallots, carrot, yellow bell pepper, fresh parsley and arugula. |
I sauteed the thinly sliced shallots in a little olive oil until soft and then added my diced carrot and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. |
Enjoy! |
Available at Trader Joe’s for $2.99. |
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Sue/the view from great island says
I've never tried the TJ's cooked lentils, but we must be thinking along the same lines about health, because I cooked yellow lentils tonight and I was surprised at how quickly they cooked…in about 20 minutes.I love all the colors in yours!
Wendy says
I can't wait to share this with Tony. He is going to love this recipe. It looks delicious. Wish we had a Trader Joes close by!
flwrjane says
Now that was clever. I adore a lentil salad with goat cheese.And you have just made it more accessible:)xo Jane
the gardener's cottage says
oh yum. this looks so good and easy annie. and i must comment on your photography! didn't you use to ask me about photography? holy cow your pictures look like they are staight out of a magazine. xo
LRS4AMANDA says
Annie,This salad looks so good…I will have to try it out. I have some French green lentils on hand but I might have to try picking up some of T.J.'s steamed ones. I am always in a hurry when I shop there and overlook some great things. I am going there tomorrow so I will have to pick some up!Linda in San Diego
Michelle P says
That looks really good.
tinajo says
Looks delicious and the pics are beautiful – I never get food to look this great! 🙂
stuffialmostbought says
This meal looks fabulous. Your photos are gorgeous. I love the colours! This one is now on my meal plan for next week. Thanks for sharing!
Mrs. Stranded says
Beautiful photos! Looks like an easy, healthy and delicious weeknight meal. I'll give this a try.
paula says
please oh please come and cook for me.
A Butterfly by Day says
I love Trader Joes! I mostly shop there and love so much of their product. This recipe is so YUM looking I will defiantly be trying it out. Thanks!XValerieabutterflybyday.com
Marianne {Style For Living} says
Isn't Trader Joe's the best?! Yet another recipe I'm going to try. I love how quick and easy it is!
Allison {Live Love Small} says
i buy tj's lentils every time i go. i must try your recipe!
Neus says
It's funny because my sister is kind of addicted to cooking the lentils like this ones! They are so good! And I really like the way you take your photos!
pve design says
I am making this today!pve
Susie says
Thank you for this delicious recipe. I bought the lentils at TJ a week or so ago, had no idea how I would prepare them, found your recipe on line. I just loved this, I wasn’t able to get arugula so I used baby spinach. Not only did I find a great recipe I found a good blog to add to my reading list. Thank you again!! Susie, Austin Texas
annie says
Susie,
I had forgotten all about this recipe. I think I will revisit it and make something similar this week. Thanks!
annie
Rob says
The photos don’t show up at all, but when clicked on you can see them at their URL.. Weird. Thanks for the idea, but for some, amounts would be helpful 🙂