Decadent Lentil and Bean Salmon Strawberry Parfait

Ingredients

- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup pre-cooked beans (black beans or cannellini recommended)
- 2 packets of smoked salmon (about 4 oz each)
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lentils:
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, add the lentils and cover with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.

2. Blend Creamy Base:
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth. Set aside.

3. Create Lentil Bean Layer:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, pre-cooked beans, and pink Himalayan salt. Mix until well combined. Chill for about 10 minutes.

4. Assemble the Parfait:
- In your serving glasses, layer the lentils and beans mixture evenly as the base.
- Spoon a layer of the cream cheese blend on top of the lentil mixture.
- Sprinkle a layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the cream cheese blend.
- Add a thin layer of smoked salmon.

5. Finish and Garnish:
- Repeat the layering process until the glasses are almost full, ending with the cream cheese layer.
- Top each parfait with fresh strawberries and a light sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish.

6. Chill and Serve:
- Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation:
PT30M
30 minutes

Cooking:
PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Parfait, Lentil Dessert, Salmon Parfait, Bean Dessert, Strawberry Parfait, Gourmet Parfait, Cream Cheese Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Unique Dessert, Fancy Dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1100 calories

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