Recipe | Lentil & avocado salad with anchovies & pistachio gremolata Recipe | Lentil & avocado salad with anchovies & pistachio gremolata

Recipe | Lentil & avocado salad with anchovies & pistachio gremolata

Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse - a 1/2 cup serving is a great source of folate, fiber and magnesium, and a good source of protein. Combined with anchovies which are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals. Finished off with a pistachio gremolata and a hearty drizzle of our Allpress Frantoio Blend, this tasty meal is packed with the good stuff.

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 c of green lentils or any lentils you have on hand
3 c of water (or vegetable stock)
1 bay leaf
8 anchovy fillets, they come preserved in olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
75ml of Allpress Frantoio Blend
2 t of toasted pistachios, finely chopped
3 t of chopped parsley & chives if available
1 garlic clove, minced
1 avocado
salt & pepper

Directions

Lentils only take about 15 to 20 minutes to cook.

Put them in a pan with water or vegetable broth (you can add a bay leaf for more flavor) and bring them to a boil.
Simmer until they are tender, but not too soft. Rinse them quickly with cold water and set them aside for the salad.

For the gremolata, combine the zest of 1 lemon, minced garlic, herbs & EVOO.
Add salt & pepper to taste and mixed with the pistachio.

To plate up, mix the lentils with a drizzle of EVOO & lemon juice, add the avocado, roughly diced (you can use a teaspoon and take "chunks" of avo) and the anchovies and finish it off with the pistachio gremolata.
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