For an easy lunch I would usually grab a piece of bread and then make a quick salad. However as this is my gluten-free week I needed to make something equally as filling and satisfying to eat! After finding lentils in the cupboard I boiled them until soft, then fried with garlic, ginger and seasoning. Usually I would shape the lentils into patties but as this was a quick lunch I just fried it all together and it was equally as good (although not as visually appetising!).
While the lentils were boiling I prepared the salad. Recently I have been using a lemon dressing on everything as it gives a fresh and zingy taste that reminds me of summer in these cold misty January days.
I grated a rather large carrot onto a plate and added finely sliced celery and pickled red onion (soaked in red wine vinegar for a minute) and then added a squeeze of lemon and a little olive oil.
I assembled it all on a plate with hummus and beetroot.
This was my first lunch being gluten free, and I noticed that having bread on hand, is a huge convenience. I've also started craving crunchy things like crackers and toast. So I think I will make some gf bread tomorrow!
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