Puy lentil, toasted hazelnut, and herb salad with chestnuts
- Serves 4
- 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
- 382 calories/serving
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chopped tarragon leaves
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 50g (2oz) shelled hazelnuts
- 1 echalion shallot, sliced
- 3 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped
- 1 x 180g pack whole chestnuts, chopped
- 4 tbsp port
- 1 x 250g pack ready to eat puy lentils
- 2 chicory bulbs, bases trimmed, and leaves separated
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the tarragon, maple syrup, sherry vinegar, and 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Season well.
- Toast the hazelnuts in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Toast for a few minutes, till golden, stirring frequently.
- Allow cooling completely on a plate before coarsely cutting.
- Return the pan to low-medium heat with the remaining oil after wiping it out.
- Toss in the shallot slices and rosemary.
- Cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes, then increase the heat and add the chopped chestnuts and port.
- Cook for a few minutes, or until the port has reduced to a glaze consistency.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lentils, half of the hazelnuts, and the tarragon dressing until completely combined.
- To serve, divide the warm mixture among the chicory leaves and sprinkle with the remaining chopped hazelnuts.