Name: Lentil and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces orzo pasta, cooked until al dente; 1 cup French puy lentils. Soak the lentils in water mixed with 1 tsp salt for 30 minutes. Can substitute with green or brown lentils; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, (finely chopped); 2 medium carrots, (cut into a small dice); 1 stick celery, (cut into a small dice); 8 cremini or button mushroom,s (finely chopped); 4 plum tomatoes, (diced); 3 cloves of garlic, (minced); 1 tbsp fresh oregano, (finely chopped); 2 tsp cumin, (ground); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup parsley, (finely chopped); 1 tsp smoked paprika; Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste