Lentil recipes anyone?

timetravelforfitness

Sorry, THIS kedegree: http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_kedgeree.htm

msilkey2015

You can make hummus with cooked lentils. Search for Lentil Hummus on Google, there are lots of recipes.

Kiku10

Indian or soup/stew works best for me. I like this thick so I can freeze leftovers in a ziploc and take them to work.

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Take a couple cups of bulk brown lentils, rinse and soak an hour to overnight and rinse again before cooking.

Sautee some onion and garlic in a couple teaspoons of olive oil, add chopped tomatoes when onions start to soften a bit. Use one or two big onions. 2 or 3 tomatoes.

Then add lentils and throw in a bay leaf and water up to an inch above the lentils - you can add more or take out if it's too much. Heat to slight boil and turn down.

In 45 minutes or or so, throw in chopped spinach and remove from heat. When spinach is wilted. Lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Bulgur wheat thrown in with the tomatoes is good if you do grains.

MagicalWanda

I make red lentil soup with smoked turkey. Super easy --

350 grams of diced carrots
250 grams of chopped onion
250 grams of chopped celery
350 grams of shredded smoked turkey
salt and pepper

Sweat these in a large pot with 2-3 TBSP EVOO until the onions are translucent.

Add 1 lb of red lentils and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add 10 cups of vegetable or chicken broth and a couple of bay leaves. If you like, you can add a little fresh thyme. Allow to simmer until the soup reaches whatever consistency you prefer (I like mine to get very soft.)

This freezes REALLY well. I'm getting ready to make a double batch to freeze.

Cantaloupe321

Looks like I've got some good ones to try. Thanks so much everyone!!

chopsart

I have been buying the Tasty Bite "Madras Lentils" from Costco. Six packages to a box. Each package is 2 servings 150 calories each. I spice my portion up and add shrimp.
Yum.

sheldonklein

chopsart wrote: »

I have been buying the Tasty Bite "Madras Lentils" from Costco. Six packages to a box. Each package is 2 servings 150 calories each. I spice my portion up and add shrimp.
Yum.

Agreed, though I can't say I've ever gotten two servings out of it. I keep it in my desk at work for a filling lunch.

_Terrapin_

MagicalWanda wrote: »

I make red lentil soup with smoked turkey. Super easy --

350 grams of diced carrots
250 grams of chopped onion
250 grams of chopped celery
350 grams of shredded smoked turkey
salt and pepper

Sweat these in a large pot with 2-3 TBSP EVOO until the onions are translucent.

Add 1 lb of red lentils and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add 10 cups of vegetable or chicken broth and a couple of bay leaves. If you like, you can add a little fresh thyme. Allow to simmer until the soup reaches whatever consistency you prefer (I like mine to get very soft.)

This freezes REALLY well. I'm getting ready to make a double batch to freeze.

This is really good. Yes to this and you can use ham hocks too.

GTJanuary

I love lentils too! I have tried every color. Love them. Cheap too! My favorite is sauté some onions and sliced up mushrooms (any kind) in coconut oil (use virgin cold pressed) add some curry powder, ground turmeric, organic vegetable broth. Throw into a slow cooker. There should be very little broth when you are done. You can add whatever other spices you like but I like the curry and turmeric flavor. You can serve this over rice, wheat bulgar or whatever "starchy" you want or just eat it plain. Sorry I don't have measurements in my head, I eyeball it but it's really very good.

tab1980

Cook them stove top by putting them in chicken broth, bring to a boil then simmer for 20 mins or so. Once cooked season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, clove, and cinnamon. Soo good!

musclemeliss

bioklutz wrote: »

I have made lentil burritos. I cook up lentils with some seasoning. Saute some onions, throw them in. Cook them to the consistency you like - but there shouldn't be much water left. I like it with basmati rice, sour cream, salsa, cheese.

Oh my, I'm going to have to try that. Sounds amazing.

francis904

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annaheyoolay

I love this recipe from skinnytaste:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/lentil-and-chicken-soup-3-pts.html?m=1

I usually make it once a week, it makes a great lunch.

AyaRowan

I like this one for a rich, tomatoey soup/stew. I use kale instead of chard, and I used turkey breakfast sausage. http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/

mistikal13

I love lentils! You can find so many great recipes on Pinterest. Some I have tried and liked so far are lentil stew, soup, fried patties, and "meatballs".

Btrflyl8e

I love this recipe (minus the sandwich), I make it on the stove top and add a little chorizo to mine! http://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/recipe/smoky-lentil-soup.html

BeLightYear

annaheyoolay wrote: »

I love this recipe from skinnytaste

I just got lost in that website, so many recipes, yum!

Hearts_2015

musclemeliss wrote: »

bioklutz wrote: »

I have made lentil burritos. I cook up lentils with some seasoning. Saute some onions, throw them in. Cook them to the consistency you like - but there shouldn't be much water left. I like it with basmati rice, sour cream, salsa, cheese.

Oh my, I'm going to have to try that. Sounds amazing.

This does sound good

Some great recipes and tips on here... I appreciate everyone sharing!

IzzyBooNZ1

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Candylou11

Thanks Everyone for your ideas! I just made this soup tonight. Was and smelled delish. Only thing different I did was use a lentil soup mix then pureed half the soup and poured it back in.

http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-red-lentil-soup-recipes-from-the-kitchn-212392