Healthy Lentil Salad

Recipe Benefits

• Maintaining a balance between iron and zinc intake is essential to support overall health and specific bodily functions.
• This salad is especially noteworthy because it contains iron-rich lentils, which can impact zinc absorption.
• Zinc is a crucial mineral that aids in various physiological processes such as immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis.
• However, excessive iron intake can impede zinc absorption, leading to imbalances and deficiencies.
• Lentils, a tremendous plant-based iron source, can be part of a dietary approach to mitigate the interference with zinc absorption.
• Adding this healthy lentil salad to your diet gives you both a nutritious and flavorful meal and promotes a dietary pattern that supports the harmonious balance between iron and zinc.
• This balance is essential for optimal bioavailability of both minerals, ensuring that your body can absorb and utilize them effectively.
• In turn, it supports the health benefits associated with iron and the essential functions that rely on adequate zinc levels in the body.

Ingredients

For 2 servings:

• 1/4 cup lentil (50 g)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced (150 g)
• 1 cup onions, sliced (150 g)
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped (150 g)
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add enough water for stovetop pressure cookers to cover the lentils by an inch.
• Let the pressure build in the cooker at high heat.
• After that, lower the heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Once done, let the pressure release naturally.
• Heat the pan on medium and add olive oil.
• When the pan is hot, add onions and cucumber.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook for about 2 minutes or until cucumber starts to become soft.
• Add curry powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add tomatoes and cook for a minute.
• Finally, add the lentils and cook until everything is warm.

Nutritional Information

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