French Lentil and Goat Cheese Lunch Box

French Lentil and Goat Cheese Lunch Box

Make-ahead French lentils with goat cheese, roasted carrots, parsley, and mustard vinaigrette for a satisfying packed lunch.

⏱ 45 min total🔪 20 min prep🔥 25 min cookEasyServes 4French

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 6 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and roast carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 20 minutes.
  2. 2Simmer lentils for 20–22 minutes until tender, then drain well.
  3. 3Whisk mustard, vinegar, remaining olive oil, and salt.
  4. 4Toss warm lentils with the vinaigrette.
  5. 5Divide lentils and roasted carrots among lunch containers.
  6. 6Top with goat cheese and parsley and chill.

💡 Cool the components before sealing the containers so condensation does not water down the salad.

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