3738 1 tablespoon olive oil 8291 1 teaspoon garam masala 7289 Before you rinse THE lentils, spread them OUT on a flat surface AND look through them TO remove any debris or stones that may BE mixed in, then rinse IN a strainer with cold running water. 2950 2 garlic cloves, minced 3311 6 cups water 9572 3444
Low IN fat
Lentils are nutrient dense but HAVE almost NO fat. One cup cooked lentils has less than 1 grams of total fat – AND it is made up OF mostly unsaturated fat. One cup OF cooked lentils is only 230 nutritionally packed calories. 4486 Follow directions IN a recipe FOR cooking or just simply boil lentils IN a 1 TO 3 lentil TO water ratio FOR 20 TO 30 minutes, depending on consistency desired. 6048 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 4018 Directions: 107 Store dry lentils IN an airtight container IN a cool, dry, dark place. They can BE stored FOR up TO 1 year. 1842 1/2 cup diced carrots 1949
Lentil Soup
Makes 6 servings 1628
Iron-rich
Iron IN lentils is beneficial TO keep a healthy metabolism AND high energy. Lentils are especially beneficial FOR pregnant AND lactating women AND growing children AND teens who HAVE an increased need FOR iron. 2590
Lentils are also high IN protein, near 18 grams per 1 cup cooked, providing you with sustained energy AND keeping your hunger at bay. 2269
Nutritious benefits OF lentils
667 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 5473 8397 6968 2. Drain lentils IN a strainer AND pour into a bowl. Mix lentils with tomatoes, scallions, dill, basil, vinegar, oil, pepper AND salt. Chill until ready TO use or serve hot. 3912 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 428 1 large egg 881 4832 2. Add water, lentils, chickpeas, beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, pepper AND cumin, stirring TO combine. Bring TO a boil AND let cook 1 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.321
Lentils can BE purchased cooked IN canned or dry IN bulk. Both are perfectly fine TO choose from, just BE sure TO look FOR no-salt added lentils if you choose canned. 4273 Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce: 6689 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 2096 3/4 pound tomatoes, diced 5875 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1882
Lentil Veggie Burgers
Makes 4 servings 6515 3/4 cup lentils, cooked, drained, cooled 9959 1 tablespoon olive oil 4939 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 0 Lentils do not need TO BE soaked overnight as do some dried beans. They only need TO BE rinsed. This makes preparation much quicker.2162 Lentils are one OF THE healthiest AND easiest OF THE dried beans AND legumes TO prepare. Lentils taste great IN soups, cold salads, casseroles AND even burgers AND are perfect FOR vegetarians AND meat lovers alike. They are especially popular IN Indian AND Moroccan cuisine, but almost every culture has a dish made with lentils (or other dried beans FOR which lentils can BE substituted). Here are THE nutritious benefits OF lentils plus cooking tips AND recipes featuring these versatile legumes.
988 4512 1/2 cup chopped celery 1282 1 cup red lentils 5661 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2523 1. Boil 4 cups OF water IN a medium pot. Add lentils, garlic, AND 1/2 teaspoon salt AND cook on low heat until simmering, about 15 TO 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.4593 5727
Good FOR diabetes control
Research has shown that lentils can assist with stabilizing blood sugar IN people with diabetes because OF THE fiber. 4980 Delicious Lentil Chickpea Soup 7223 Coarse salt AND ground pepper 494 Lentils AND Rice 3337 4807 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed AND drained 5086 1 cup dry lentils 6902 Directions: 1455 3. If desired, puree half OF THE soup IN a blender or food processor. 454 6114 2. IN a separate large bowl, whisk egg. Mix IN lentil mixture with hands until well combined. Form mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Cook burgers on a heated grill or IN a skillet, about 8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 6475 1 teaspoon salt 2737 3952 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 7650 3. Meanwhile, make sauce by whisking together all ingredients AND serve with burgers on buns with lettuce AND tomato. 9211 7182 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 3271 Ingredients: 2350 Ingredients: 2457 2136
High IN fiber
Lentils are especially high IN fiber - 15 grams per 1 cup cooked -Â and HAVE BEEN found TO help lower cholesterol AND promote heart health. 3098 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas beans, rinsed AND drained 214 1522
High IN vitamins AND minerals
Lentils are also very high IN essential vitamins AND minerals such as folate, iron, phosphorus, magnesium AND vitamin B. 2910 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6088 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1242 Curried Red Lentil AND Swiss Chard Stew 1094 Directions: 4192 1/4 TO 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2243 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2777
Lentil recipes
1175 1. Add walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, AND 1/4 teaspoon pepper TO a food processor or blender. Blend until coarsely ground. Add lentils AND olive oil AND blend until combined. 5981 Note: This can also BE prepared IN a slow-cooker. 1562 Coarse salt AND ground pepper 7477 7075 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 3591 1. Saute onions, garlic AND ginger IN oil IN a large pot or Dutch oven FOR about 5 minutes. 1389 1 garlic clove, chopped 5341 3484
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