Lentils with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta

Remember when I said I e-mail myself links to recipes all the time and have a treasure trove of ones I never got around to trying? Well, years ago I used to get VegTimes and Cooking Light, and would cut out the recipes I liked, saving them in a notebook. I went through some of those and found this lentil recipe which turned out delicious, and was pretty simple to make.

I found the original recipe in CookingLight, but here's a link with the same recipe, along with nutrition info.

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups dried lentils (picked and rinsed)
1/4 Cup sun-dried tomatoes (I used a bit more), packed in oil
1 Tbs oil from tomatoes
2 Tbs Olive Oil
2 Tbs white wine vinegar (I used rice vinegar instead)
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese


In a large pot of water, add salt and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, allowing to simmer until soft, or about 20 minutes.

While the lentils cook, mix remaining ingredients (except the feta) together in a small bowl.

When the lentils are ready, drain and rinse them. In a serving bowl (or directly in the pot, if large enough), toss in the tomato mixture.

Finally, add the feta.

This recipe is a great side dish and would taste great cold- perfect for a summer picnic or BBQ.

Happy eating!