Tahini Lentils

A creamy, zesty Moroccan-inspired lentil dish with tahini, lemon and crisp vegetables—bright, hearty and perfect as a vegetarian main or side.

Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Tahini Lentils

Ingredients

main

  • 50 g tahini
  • 1 pcs lemon zest
  • 1 pcs lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pcs red onion
  • 1 pcs garlic clove
  • 1 pcs yellow pepper
  • 200 g green beans
  • 1 pcs courgette
  • 100 g kale shredded
  • 250 g lentils (pack)
  • 50 ml cold water

Directions

  • Mix the tahini with the lemon zest, lemon juice and 50ml cold water to make a runny dressing; season to taste and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat; add the red onion with a pinch of salt and fry for 2 minutes until starting to soften and colour.
  • Add the garlic, yellow pepper, green beans and courgette and fry for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the shredded kale, lentils and tahini dressing; keep on the heat for a couple of minutes, stirring until the kale is wilted and everything is coated in the creamy dressing.