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Oaty goodness for the win! There are plenty of ways to consume your oats, check out these recipes.

Lentil and Oats Salad

Go meat-free today with this healthy alternative that’s rich in fiber and low in fat.

Lentil and Oats Salad

Servings

2

servings
Prepare Time

20

minutes
Cooking Time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup yellow lentils (soaked in water for 2 hrs)
  • 3 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 2 medium tomato (cut into small cubes)
  • 2 stalks celery (finely sliced)
  • 1/4 medium green capsicum (cut into small cubes)

  • 40g onions

  • 1 small avocado (cut into small cubes)

  • 3g Black Papper
  • 30g coriander leaves

  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup Captain Instant Oatmeal, toasted

  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 turmeric powder

  • 3 cloves garlic (finely crushed)

  • 1/4 cup vinegar

  • 2 tbsps vegetable oil

Methods

  • Place lentil, water & cumin seeds in a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl place cold lentils, tomatoes, celery, green and red capsicum, onion and avocado.
  • Add in ground black pepper and coriander leaves. Mix well and keep in the refrigerator for 1⁄2 hour.
  • To make the dressing, in a screw top bottle, combine coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, garlic, vinegar and oil. Mix well and refrigerate for 1⁄2 hour.
  • To serve, add the dressing to the lentil salad and mix well. Sprinkle the toasted oats and stir quickly and serve.