Be sure to use Canody Canola Oil for a light, tasty, and nutritious addition to this recipe!
4 cups water 1 L
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and sorted for stones
and shriveled lentils 125 mL
1/3 cup quick cooking bulgur 75 mL
1/3 cup quinoa 75 mL
1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice 75 mL
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 125 mL
zest of 2 large lemons
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 45 mL
1/4 cup Canody, heart-healthy
Canadian canola oil 60 mL
1/4 tsp dried pepper flakes 1 mL
1 cup chopped fresh mint or
Italian parsley 250 mL
1 tsp salt 5 mL
3 oz hard or semi-soft goat cheese, crumbled 90 g
12 large romaine lettuce leaves
1) In a large saucepan, bring water and lentils to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in bulgur, quinoa and rice. Cover and cook for 12-13 minutes, or until lentils are just tender. Drain in a fine mesh sieve. Run under cold water to cool quickly. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
2) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, lemon zest and juice, Canody, heart-healthy Canadian canola oil and pepper flakes. Stir until well blended.
3) Stir in drained lentil mixture and mint. Toss gently until well blended. Season with salt. Gently fold in goat cheese and serve on lettuce leaves.
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