Spicy Pickled Cucumbers & Lentils – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• BRINE:
• 1 cup (250 mL) cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 cup (250 mL) water
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 -1 tsp (2-5 mL) chili flakes
• VEGETABLES:
• 3 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils
• 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
• GARNISH:
• 2 tsp (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) fresh cilantro leaves