1cupLentilssoaked in cold water for 2 hours and drained
½cupOlive Oil
1medium Onionminced
2medium Carrotsdiced (or sweet potato, diced)
2cupsGreenssuch as Kale, Swiss Chard, etc.
2Garlic Clovesminced
3Tomatoesroughly chopped, or one 15-ounce can tomatoes, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
2teaspoonsBerbere* or chili powder
1tablespoonchopped Parsley
½teaspoonSalt
*Berbere:
1tspwhole Fenugreek seedsground in coffee grinder
½cupground dried serrano chilies or other ground dried chilies
½cupPaprika
2tablespoonsSalt
2teaspoonsground Ginger
2teaspoonsOnion Powder
1teaspoonground Cardamompreferably freshly ground
1teaspoonground Nutmeg
½teaspoonGarlic powder
¼teaspoonground Cloves
¼teaspoonground Cinnamon
¼teaspoonground allspice
Instructions
Berbere
Mix all ingredients together and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Stew
Steam the large beets until tender-firm when pierced with a knife, about 35 minutes. Steam the little beets until tender-firm, about 20 minutes. Chill both.
Cut onions into a small dice. If desired, sauté the onions until slightly browned. Reserve and chill.
Using 5 or 6 neat strokes of the knife, peel and trim the red beets. Cut them into 1/2” chunks. Slip off the skins of the smaller beets with your hands. Leave the smallest ones whole. Quarter or halve the rest.
Combine the beets, peas, onion and dill in a large bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the beet salad.
Let chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Gently fold in arugula leaves, pea shoots or late fall vegetables immediately before serving. Season to taste.
Recipe Notes
Calories 447, Total Fat 28 g, Sat. Fat 4 g, Sodium 604 mg, Tot. Carb. 38 g, Protein 15 g, Sugar 7 g