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Lentils with sweet potato and pomegranate

Lentils with sweet potato and pomegranate
PrecisionBiotics®
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“The phytochemicals found in pomegranates stimulate the oestrogen and serotonin receptors in your body, which boost mood.” Dietitian Dr Sarah Schenker.

Gluten free, vegan

Servings
2 people

Ingredients

  • 250 g pre-cooked pouch of Puy lentils
  • 250 g sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • - Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp date syrup
  • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • - Seeds from a pomegranate

Instructions

1.

Pre-heat the oven to 200C/gas 5.

2.

Place the sweet potato chunks in a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, season and bake for 10 minutes until softened and lightly brown.

3.

Pour the lentils into a bowl, add the cooled sweet potato and red onion.

4.

Combine the vinegar, molasses, oil and syrup to make a dressing and pour over the lentil mix.

5.

Top with toasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds.

 

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