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5 from 1 vote

Sprouted Bean Trio Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Leeks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sprouted beans or lentils
  • 3 to 4 small zucchini
  • 1 leek , white part only
  • 1 carrot , grated
  • ¼ cup chopped summer savory leaves or other fresh herb
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Real Salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Bring 3 cups water and the sprouted beans to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl. Refrigerate.
  • While the sprouted beans are cooking and standing, heat up the grill and slice the zucchini. Toss the zucchini with some extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of red wine vinegar and salt and pepper. Cook on the grill until much of the zucchini has golden brown marks. Dump onto a cutting board and chop into 1-inch pieces. Add to the sprouted beans.
  • Cut the leek in half and spray the cut sides with cooking spray. Lay the leek halves face down on the grill and cook until a light char appears. Chop the charred leeks and sauté them in a bit of olive oil until soft. Add to the beans along with the grated carrot and the summer savory.
  • Make a dressing with the ¼ cup of olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt and cayenne. Pour over the sprouted beans and vegetables and stir very well. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.