Green Lentils

BOA_13

Anybody got a good recipe or ideas for what I can do with green lentils? I bought a pack a couple of months ago and they are looking at me rather depressingly from the shelf .

conniewilkins56

Is this like split green peas?

momefee

I use them for "dal" or "curry" Great Indian food! Also, you can just use them to make any classic ham and bean (lentil) soup.

kmbr93

skinnyms.com has some great soups that include lentils

isyvanek

Here is one:
Red Bean and Lentil Casserole (from RealHealthyRecipes.com)

Is there anything better this time of year than a homemade casserole, hot from the oven? The comforting aroma and the heart-warming enjoyment of that first, delicious bite stay with you for days to come.
This fiber-filled casserole is simple to make, contains many vital nutrients and delivers a wonderful flavor that only gets better when enjoyed the next day for lunch. It’s a fantastic way to learn how to make and enjoy sprouted lentils – which are highly nutritious. Enjoy!
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Servings: 8

Here’s what you need
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ to 1 cup dry sprouted lentils, such as Puy or green
• 2 ½ cups low-sodium, organic vegetable broth
• 1 large cooking apple such as Granny Smith or Macintosh, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 – 3 celery stalks
• 1 (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese or shredded pepper jack
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Taco seasoning (optional)
• Crushed tortilla chips on top (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole pan with olive oil.
2. Heat the olive oil gently in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic, and cook for five minutes until the onions are translucent.
3. Add lentils and stir, then add vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add kidney beans.
4. Add the peppers, basil, apple, white-wine, shaved Parmesan cheese, and canned tomatoes and mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture to the casserole pan and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, or freeze remaining portions in individual servings.

Nutritional Analysis
260 calories, 3g fat, 335mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, and 18g protein.

isyvanek

Here's another quick easy one:

Lentils with Vegetables

1 onion, chopped
1 pepper, chopped
½ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil (to coat pan)
3 cups bone stock
1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos
1 cup dry lentil
1 cup dry split peas
4 cups water

1 – Sauté onion, pepper, carrots, and celery in olive oil until beginning to soften and onions are translucent.

2 – Move to slow cooker or crock pot. Add bone stock, liquid aminos, lentils, split peas and water. Turn onto high heat and cook for 4 hours.

Makes 10, 1 cup servings. Per serving: