Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad
Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad brings tender lentils together with buttery sautéed onions, gentle garlic, and bright diced tomatoes, all finished with a tangy hint of balsamic. It’s comforting yet light, with a balanced depth from the broth and a subtle sweetness from the onions. Serve warm as a cozy side or pair with crusty bread for a satisfying light dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils and chicken broth in a pot. Add just enough water to cover them. Bring to a low simmer and cook until the lentils are tender but not falling apart, about 25 minutes. Add more water as needed to keep the lentils covered.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion until translucent and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the lentils and their liquid to the saucepan. Gently fold in the tomatoes. Season with salt, add the balsamic vinegar, and stir gently. Serve warm.
- Calories 163.75 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.37 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 21.35 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.47 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.09 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 423.64 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 7.22 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 410.22 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 121.59 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 15.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Lentils. Each serving provides about 163.75 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Lentils, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad healthy?
- Sarah's Speedy Warm Lentil Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 163.75 calories and 7.37 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 423.64 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.64 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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