Brazilian Style Lentil and Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Toasted Seeds
This simmered dish pairs cooked green lentils, drained with beet, roasted and diced, orange juice and pumpkin seeds, toasted. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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