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Mediterranean Whole Grain Medley with Peanuts

This heart healthy and protein-packed Mediterranean salad is simple, delicious, and filled with healthy ingredients including grains, vegetables and peanuts.

Yield:

8 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 430
  • Total Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Carbohydrate: 56g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Total Sugar: 3g
  • Added Sugar: 0g
  • Protein: 20g

Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow squash, diced

8 ounces snap peas

2 cups lentils, pre-cooked

1 cup whole grain rice

1 piece of ginger, grated

1 cup plain peanuts, roasted

1 bunch green onions

Salt (optional)

Lime (optional)

Cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a sauté pan and add peanut oil.
  2. Add garlic and pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add bell pepper and squash, sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add snap peas and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add lentils, rice, ginger, lime juice and salt, mix well.
  5. Heat the grains for 1 minute then toss in the peanuts and green onions.
  6. Serve warm, enjoy!

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The Peanut Institute

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