Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad

Source: https://runningonrealfood.com/roasted-vegetable-lentil-salad/

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium sweet potato

• 2 zucchinis

• 2 carrots

• 1 brown, red or white onion

• 1 cup uncooked brown, green or French lentils or a tin of lentils

• 1 tbsp each of fresh or dried rosemary & thyme

• 4 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp organic maple syrup or raw honey

• salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method:

1. Chop vegetables into bite size pieces and toss with the olive oil, dried or fresh herbs and salt & pepper and roast for 35-40 minutes until just tender and browned.

2. If using uncooked lentils, cook them in 2 1/4 cups water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.

3. Toss the cooked veggies and lentils in a large bowl and mix in hemp seeds (if using).

4. In a small bowl, mix the balsamic & maple syrup (or raw honey).

5. Serve in a bowl with drizzles of the dressing.