Garlicky Lentil Salad With Macaroni

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

1 cup lentils, rinsed

Olive oil

12 cloves of garlic – crushed& chopped

1 Juice of lemon

Dash of cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Dashes of black pepper

Handful of fresh parsley – chopped

Handful of fresh mint – chopped

Box of your favorite macaroni

Preparation

Bring lentils and 3 cups of water to a boil. Reduc e heat to a simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30-35 minutes. Drain lentils and set aside.

Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add garlic and sauté until it is slightly golden. Remove pan from heat and whisk in ¼ cup of olive oil and the lemon juice, dash of cumin, allspice and black pepper. Pour this over the lentils. Add the parsley and the mint and toss.

Prepare the macaroni as directed and toss in with the lentils. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and a little more black pepper.