Green Lentil Salad (Azifa)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 5

Healthy and delicious Green Lentil Salad (Azifa) recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup green lentil , soaked overnight
	2 tomatoes , peeled and chopped
	1 red onion , finely chopped
	1 green chili pepper , seeded and chopped
	4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
	5 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
	salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

305

Sugar

Fat

20g

Green Lentil Salad (Azifa) is a popular Ethiopian dish that is enjoyed as a side dish or a main meal. The dish is healthy and easy to make, with simple ingredients and a flavorful dressing. The green lentils are cooked until soft and then mixed with diced tomatoes, red onion, and green chili pepper, providing a fresh and spicy taste. This salad is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and satisfying meal option.

Instructions

1.	Cook the soaked green lentils until they are soft and tender. Drain and cool.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the cooked lentils, chopped tomatoes, finely chopped red onion and the seeded chopped green chili pepper.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper to make a dressing.
4.	Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and stir well. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
5.	Enjoy your delicious Green Lentil Salad (Azifa)!

PROS

A healthy salad recipe that is packed with protein and fiber from the green lentils.

Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

CONS

The salad may be too spicy for some people, so adjust the amount of chili pepper to your liking.

Green lentils may cause stomach discomfort for some people if not cooked properly or consumed in excess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green lentils are a great source of protein, fiber, and iron.
They may help reduce the risk of heart disease, aid in weight loss and promote healthy digestion.
The tomatoes and lemon juice in this recipe provide vitamin C and antioxidants which help boost the immune system.