
Salads & starters
Azifa (ዐዚፋ)
A cold salad of green lentils, brightened with mustard, lemon and chili. Tangy and refreshing, it goes well with hot dishes and is served as a starter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Nutrition facts
330 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 16.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30.6 g
- of which sugars
- 2.6 g
- Fat
- 12.2 g
- of which saturated fat
- 1.8 g
- Fiber
- 11.1 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Rinse the green lentils under cold water, then cook them in boiling water for 25 minutes, without letting them fall apart.
- Drain the lentils and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and cut the chilies into thin rings.
- In a salad bowl, mix the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to make a dressing.
- Add the warm lentils, onion and chilies to the dressing, then mix gently.
- Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes in the fridge so the flavors develop.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve cold.
Variations and tips
Herb version. Add a handful of chopped parsley and coriander just before serving.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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