lentils recipies needed

Megamus55

Got a bag of red lentils in my pantry......need ideas, looking for something new!

BurtHuttz

Swap the butter and milk in the mashed potatoes for 0% greek yogurt and you'll have yourself a nice, low cal winner here:
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/10/vegetable-shepherds-pie

FrugalMomsRock75

I make them into burritos and/or tacos. I cook them until they're tender, drain, saute some onion in a little olive oil, add the lentils, and then season as I do tacos: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. mix well (sometimes needs a little water to spread the seasoning around-just a couple TBSP). Cook until the water's gone if you added some. Then put in a taco shell or soft tortilla (I use the low carb varieties), add cheese, salsa, lettuce, onions, etc.

JAGgirl47

Try to look for a recipe online for Egyptian Rice and Lentils. I have a recipe from the More With Less Cookbook. It's really delicious and one of our familie's favorites.

schwarz419

http://www.energiecardio.com/en/contenupage/recettes/recette_71.php

bethvandenberg

you can make them spicy, or shape into burgers, or a variety of things out there. I get most of my recipes from the internet. Best of luck

aaleigha1

I was going to suggest a similar recipe
swap out some of the potatoes for other roots like swede and celeriac to get a very flavourful topping

Oh_Cat

My favourite lentil recipe --> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Oh_Cat/view/thai-squash-lentil-chard-soup-recipe-425146 :blushing:

WIChelle

I'm glad to see some ideas. I recently bought them and have no clue what you do with them besides soup!

marinegirl92

Cooking LIght - Pumpkin and Red Curry Lentils (love this recipe btw)

I use butternut squash instead of pumpkin


222 calories per serving; takes less than 45 minutes to prepare from start to finish!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pumpkin-red-lentil-curry-10000001536668/

rotill

Lentils and a bit of water (Read on the bag), then add spices, perhaps a little vegetable stock, and sliced vegetables that you like: Carrots, mushrooms, squash, sweet potatoes, fennel, celery - just pick stuff you like. Let it all cook together until the lentils are soft and the water mostly cooked in. If they get too dry, add more water, if they get too moist, remove the lid and let it cook until dryer.

The lentils should be soft.

If you like you can add some slices of sausage, a few bits of bacon or something to make the mix a little richer. Track what you put and in make a recipe here, so you know how many calories it gives you

Lentils are super easy and quick, mainly it's about experimenting until you like it.

Good luck!

amelia_atlantic

This is my go-to.

I make a batch (in a crock pot) once a week!

http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/18/curried-lentil-soup/

You can get curry spice for cheap in the bulk section of a super market. Since you don't need THAT much, it's the perfect amount for pennies!

Reinventing_Me

Bumping! Great ideas, guys!

milkyskinn

I looovvve making a hearty thai lentil soup with them. If you google that it should come up with plenty of recipes! They're also good to use in veggie burgers together with rice or beans, or in rice stir fries.

Megamus55

ok now i need to go buy another bag cause there is so many good ideas......thanks people much appreciated

samcee

I've just had some red lentil curry for dinner today!! Was so delish!! Low cal too

http://pinchofyum.com/red-curry-lentils

cmeiron

THIS: http://pinterest.com/pin/559290847443913033/

It's super-yummy and filling

NeverGivesUp

try sprouting them, it makes it much easier to digest and unlocks all the vitamins they posess. Soak them for 6-8 hours, rinse them out, let them sit in a strainer and rinse them in the morning and evening every day till they start sprouting. They are perfect for soups and salads and can be eaten raw. yumm. You can google sprouting. It is a whole new world for me that I am very excited about.

happypath101

I just made a turkey lentil curry soup in my crockpot. Throw in a bunch of stock, about a cup of red lentils, spices you like, turkey meat if you have it, have fun. It's great.

Thanks for making the post. I have lots of great new ideas now too!

CKJ118

My husband is North African and he makes a stew with them that includes potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper and harissa(African hot sauce paste). You brown the garlic, onion and celery and then add the additional ingredients plus some water to cover all ingredients and put on medium heat til the carrots cook through-maybe 35 minutes give or take.

PapaverSomniferum

boil 'em, spice 'em, mash 'em,

roll them up in little balls with some finely diced veggies (onions, carrots, and mushrooms are nice), maybe some instant oats of they're still too soupy

add some eggs or ground flax soaked in water until egg-like

then bake 'em or fry 'em

and eat them like meatballs.
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the spicier the better. great with marinara over pasta or covered in bbq sauce in a sub.

melsinct

This is my lunch this week and it is ridiculously good:

http://www.chow.com/recipes/30566-swiss-chard-with-lentils-and-feta-cheese

sassycupcakecutie

Great ideas!

sanndandi

bump, always love the new ideas

DeeOnAMission

I make them into burritos and/or tacos. I cook them until they're tender, drain, saute some onion in a little olive oil, add the lentils, and then season as I do tacos: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. mix well (sometimes needs a little water to spread the seasoning around-just a couple TBSP). Cook until the water's gone if you added some. Then put in a taco shell or soft tortilla (I use the low carb varieties), add cheese, salsa, lettuce, onions, etc.

This,mmmm. You can also cook them as above and just sprinkel some soft cheese and avocado, skipping the taco shell. soooo good.

dukesangel

My go to lentil recipe is cooking the lentils till soft and tossing with some sauteed onions and peppers. Then some spices (usually an italian mix) and topping it over some seasoned wild rice. Sometimes I'll add cheese sometimes I'll just eat it like that.

casandrasdsd

Look up on youtube a recipe called Peserattu. Its like a savory pancake made from lentil batter. I love it!

Sproutlady135

Hey there, Here is how I prepare sprouted lentils. Soak 1/3 of your bag of lentils in water overnight. Anytime the next day drain the lentils in a strainer and leave them in the strainer but cover them with a towel. Run water on them twice a day until they grow a small tail. (a couple of days) That's it. Put them in a container in the fridge and sprinkle them on your salads as an excellent source of protein. According to studies done by Chavan & Kadam (1989), Cuddeford (1989) and Shippard (2005), changes during the sprouting process result in:

* Increases in protein quality
* Increases in crude fiber content
* Increases in essential fatty acids
* Increases in vitamin content

Protein

Your daily calorie intake should consist of 10 to 35 percent protein, or 50 to 175 g per day for a 2,000-calorie diet. Getting adequate amounts of protein supports virtually every bodily function. It promotes healthy muscles, cells, hair, nails and skin, and provides you with energy. Protein is vital for the health and development of children as well. A cup of sprouted lentils contains nearly 7 g of protein.
Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy, and MayoClinic.com recommends getting most of your carbs from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, making sprouted lentils an ideal choice. Your calorie intake should be 45 to 65 percent carbs, which is 225 to 325 g per day for a 2,000-calorie diet. A cup of sprouted lentils contributes about 17 g to your daily goal.
Iron

A cup of sprouted lentils contains about 2.5 mg of iron. With daily intake recommendations being 8 mg for men and 18 mg for women, sprouted lentils are a good way to ensure an adequate intake. Iron aids in transporting oxygen throughout your blood for delivery to internal organs that rely on it for healthy function. A deficiency could result in anemia, which produces symptoms that include weakness and fatigue.
Sodium

A diet too high in sodium increases your risk of high blood pressure, which contributes to heart disease. Most people should get no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day, making sprouted lentils a healthy choice, with just 8 mg per cup.
Potassium

The daily intake recommendation for potassium is 2,000 mg, and a cup of sprouted lentils adds 248 mg to this total. Potassium is important for several aspects of your health, including digestion, bone health and contraction of your muscles. Adequate potassium intake is also associated with a healthy blood pressure level, protecting you from developing heart disease.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/528531-nutritional-content-of-sprouted-lentils/#ixzz2IeWbaKSe

ldrosophila

bumples got some good ones here

aalpass

This is a butter chicken recipe http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-makhani-indian-butter-chicken/ Looks daunting with so many ingredients but i think it tastes like restaurant quality! I adapt it and instead of putting chicken in I put in chickpeas, lentils, and as many other types of beans I can get my hands on. I make a massive batch, freeze portions, then take it to work, served with quinoa. YUM!

Imanido

Great ideas to try!! I am always also looking for variation in pulses´ recipes, at home no one wants to even try them.