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Marinated Lentils With Lemony Broccolini and Feta

Lentil bowl recipe
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Kat Boytsova

The broccolini doesn’t need any pre-roast browning and there’s barely any chopping—just assemble and let the oven do the work. This healthy, hearty dish can be a warm vegetarian main or a cold lunch left to marinate in the fridge over night—the spiced oil is even better the next day. (We might even suggest doubling the recipe to have a little extra to drizzle over whatever else you’re planning to eat that week.) This dish is part of theBon AppétitGuide to Actually Enjoying Your Lunch at Work. Find more recipes, tips, and trickshere.

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tsp. coriander seeds
2 tsp. fennel seeds
1 red chile (such as Fresno or Holland), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ cup plus 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1½ cups black beluga or French green lentils, rinsed, picked through
2 bunches broccolini (about 1 lb.), trimmed, halved lengthwise
½ lemon, very thinly sliced, seeds removed
¾ cup finely chopped dill, mint, and/or parsley
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
4 oz. feta, sliced

Special Equipment

A spice mill or mortar and pestle
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°. Coarsely grind coriander and fennel seeds in spice mill or mortar and pestle.

    Step 2

    Transfer spice mixture to a small skillet and add chile, garlic, and ½ cup oil. Set over medium heat and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until garlic is golden brown and chile slices have shriveled slightly, about 5 minutes. Season spiced oil lightly with salt and transfer to a small bowl.

    Step 3

    Cook lentils in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until tender but still firm, 20–25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.

    Step 4

    虽然小扁豆是烹饪,扔broccolini和登月舱on on a rimmed baking sheet with remaining 3 Tbsp. olive oil; season with salt. Roast, tossing halfway, until broccolini is charred in spots and lemon is softened, 7–9 minutes.

    Step 5

    Pour half of the reserved spiced oil over warm lentils. Add herbs and vinegar, season with salt, and toss to coat.

    Step 6

    Divide lentils among bowls and top with broccolini, lemon, and feta. Spoon remaining spiced oil over.

    Step 7

    Do Ahead:Lentils (without herbs and vegetables) can be marinated 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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  • Pretty good! Next time I will make more spice sauce because although it was so delicious, it wasn’t enough for the amount of lentils in my opinion. I also might add a bit of lemon juice or zest to the broccoli in addition to the lemon slices

    • Anonymous

    • 4/3/2023

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