Beans and Lentils - How do I eat them?!?!
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Cookinglight.com offers some great recipes that you can search for using those ingredients. Lentils are a fast cook and we make a lentil burger with ground chicken or turkey breast in them - very tasty. I'd do some online recipe searches and include Eating Well as a site too. Lean towards the vegetarian recipes because they use a lot of beans and lentils to offset the lack of meat. Good luck and go slowly adding them to your diet, it can be a bit rough on the digestive system if you don't normally consume them and then start eating them in large quantities.0
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Easy to cook beans, soups, etc.; just get a slow cooker. You can use it to cook for you while you are out , ready and hot when you get home. Read the instructios that come with it then follow your recipes.0
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With a spoon.
Edit: I only read the title
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If you do a search in the community tab for beans you will find some great threads with recipes - Here is one of the links here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/730841-the-bean-recipe-thread
I know you will find some things you like in there.
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How to cook dried beans and lentils usually says how on the packet. It really varies.
My recommendation would be to add a lot of flavour to them, because they really don't have much flavour themselves.
Salsa goes great with beans and lentils are great in curries.0 -
Use Lentils as a taco filling (just cook them in stock with mexican spices)
Pasta, a can of beans (great northerns are good), spinach (or other veggies), some diced tomatoes and a bit of parmesan = Fast italian pasta
Pasta, a can of black beans, some diced tomatoes, corn, and some greens (chard, etc) with some cheddar cheese = Fast mexican pasta
White (great northern, etc.) or Pinto beans in the crockpot with a ham bone and some finely diced onions (may be a southern thing, but it's yummy!!)
Quesadillas with black beans, corn, and low fat cheddar cheese
There's a super yummy gnocchi recipe on either eatingwell.com or cookinglight.com - "Gnocchi with chard and white beans"
Red beans and rice (You can make the beans in the crock pot) - cheap and easy - it's what's for dinner tonight0 -
Beans are amazing with boiled or pilaf rice, or with pasta. For the pasta, you will just need to mix them with tomato sauce and cook everything in a pan, then use the mix as a dressing. Works better with short pasta.
Lentils: I just saw this amazing dish here (though it might take more than 10 minutes to prepare) http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/09/quick-coconut-curry-lentils-with-greens/0 -
If you have a slow-cooker you can make bean dishes that only take a few minutes to set up, then you go off and do your own thing until dinner is ready.
I make a lot of Indian foods that have beans and lentils in them, but most of them take considerably more than 15 minutes from start to finish. Buying canned beans shortens the cooking time, but then you get all that pesky sodium.
One really quick idea is to use canned refried beans as a dip or spread on other things.
Chickpea flour can be used to make a kind of pancake and is also used in stews in several countries, my favorite being the Ethiopian shiro wat. Easy to make, but more time-consuming than you want. Google "socca" if you want to look into the breads/pancakes made with it.0 -
Make black bean quesadillas... Canned low sodium black beans rinsed, salsa (your choice of flavor), & cheese. You can make at least 6 tortillas with a can of beans. Spray skillet with a light mist of olive oil (or whatever you would normally use) and heat on both sides.0
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If you plan for a bit of extra sodium, canned beans are a quick, easy way to get those legumes. We make quesadillas with pinto beans, cheese, and tortillas (grilled on the stove similar to a grilled cheese sandwich). A can of white beans with some diced ham can become a quick meal. Black beans can make a great salsa. Dry beans are better as far as storage, low sodium and less additives, and cost, but canned beans are a viable alternative that are great for quick meals. Open and heat, rather than soak and cook.0
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My suggestion is to learn to use your spices. A traditional Indian style lentil dish (Masoor Dal if you're googling recipes) would use turmeric, cumin, onion, ginger, coriander, red chili powder, and curry powder or leaves. You can make lentils a thousand different ways if you have a selection of good veggies to have with it, and a spice cupboard that's thorough enough. It really does make a difference, and after a while using spices, you'll start to get a knack for how to flavor a dish to make it taste like anything you want that day. Another personal favorite of mine is to use thyme, sage, marjoram, onion, and garlic, and to cook the lentils in broth instead of water. It comes out tasting like stuffing! Good luck with the legumes.0
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My husband who doesn't like beans, loves black beans (low sodium canned) fried in a pan with some olive oil and garlic.0
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Beans and lentils are tastier and a complete protein, if some meat (or fish) is included in the dish---there are lots of great recipes on the web. Beans must be soaked before cooking, if you are cooking them from a dried state. Lentils can be cooked from the dry state in about an hour. But there are lots of canned varieties that can be used as is---there are even lots of organic beans to choose from. They are great for increasing the protein content of a dish without having to include more meat (expensive when you use organic meat like I do). They are full of phyto-nutrients too---many that we are just beginning to appreciate. They are great for Type II diabetics too as they have a very low glycemic value. I make a red lentil and chicken stew that everyone at our house loves. I only use one large chicken breast in it and it is a very cheap and nutritious meal. High in protein and nutrients, low in fat and calories. I include onions, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, mild and hot peppers and celery in addition to the lentils and chicken and other spices. Spices, by the way, are very good for you. Very savory.0
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I used my crock pot to cook a can of kidney beans with dried lentils. I used chicken stock and a can of tomato sauce and threw every spice I had in there. We ate it with tortilla chips and cheese... even my kids and husband who don't like anything new loved it.
A little goes a long way and you can freeze what you don't want to use right away.0 -
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Lentils are one of my favorite foods. So much protein and so few calories! I get them dried and boil them for about 20 minutes, in the meantime I heat up some frozen veggies. I mix the veggies into the lentils and serve with some butter melted in and seasonings. Mmmmmmmm
As far as beans, I looove black beans. I get the canned kind which only take like two minutes to heat up. I usually make black bean tacos on whole wheat tortillas with them! Black beans, sometimes corn, cheese, and sour cream all rolled up. Double mmmmmm 0 -
I am currently soaking Mung Beans to sprouts. I love sprouts on Sandwiches and Salads. It takes about 7 days depending on how you like. I bought them at a Grocery large bag $8.00 and use only 1/3 of a cup put them in a jar cover with one cup water and rinse them twice a day. My kids love doing this and they will be sprouting too. You can also get lentils to sprout. PS Beans are very easy to cook you can buy the dried ones soak them overnight and add some los sodium crushed tomatoes with peppers some spices in the slow cooker while you are at home quick dinner will last several days. Very easy even my older son who lives on his own and hates to cook will do this. It is also nice on the wallet too. Good luck!0
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Beans and lentils are easy!
For lentils I usually add garlic and onion to the pan first and then add broth and plenty of spices and a hit of lemon juice at the end.
It's perfect with fish. Beans I like adding to rice with a little coriander0 -
My suggestion is to learn to use your spices. A traditional Indian style lentil dish (Masoor Dal if you're googling recipes) would use turmeric, cumin, onion, ginger, coriander, red chili powder, and curry powder or leaves. You can make lentils a thousand different ways if you have a selection of good veggies to have with it, and a spice cupboard that's thorough enough. It really does make a difference, and after a while using spices, you'll start to get a knack for how to flavor a dish to make it taste like anything you want that day. Another personal favorite of mine is to use thyme, sage, marjoram, onion, and garlic, and to cook the lentils in broth instead of water. It comes out tasting like stuffing! Good luck with the legumes.
this is yum! low in calories, and easy to prepare0 -
Bean and veggie chilli
1 onion, chopped
1 can tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bell pepper (I like red or yellow), sliced
8 mushrooms, chopped
1 can sweetcorn
2 cans beans you like (black eyed peas? black beans? butter beans? kidney beans?). Rinse them well.
1 T Paprika
1 t Cayenne pepper
Fry the onion in 1 tablespoon of oil until they're a little bit see-through. Add the garlic. A couple minutes later, add to the tomatoes. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, until the tomatoes are thickening up a bit. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, sweetcorn, beans, paprika and cayenne pepper. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
Serve over quinoa, brown rice, couscous, mashed potato...0 -
PATTYS PATTYS PATTYS PATTYS
or vegetarian mexican chilli (all beans!!)
or baked beans for breakfast
or lentil soup
or 4 bean mix bean salad - soooo easy/yum to make - good to keep stored in the fridge, and then just take out what you want and dress it when you're ready to eat0 -
Black Bean, Lentil, and Brown Rice Burrito Fillin'
Submitted by: FAELFE
Introduction
Awesome meat-free, protein and fiber packed filling for tacos or burritos. Can also be eaten alone with a little fat free sour cream and cheese on top. Adapted from ANEWONE's lentils and rice recipe.
Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 40
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
3/4 cup dry pink lentils
3/4 cup dry brown rice
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/4 cup salsa
1 tbsp taco seasoning
Directions
Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil in a large saucepan. Lower heat and let simmer about forty minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
Makes six approximately 1 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 133
Fat: 1.2g
Sodium: 930 (can be reduced by using a salt free blend of spices instead of the taco seasoning packet)
Carbs: 24.7
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6.2g
I use just water instead of the stock. And I usually have to add more liquid as it cooks. But this works great as a taco filling, or just to eat. I also skip putting the onions and the salsa in, opting for fresh tomatoes when I sit down to eat. I usually top with cheese and skip the tortilla. Leftovers are also good, just add a tiny bit of water when microwaving if it's gotten a little dry. This is by far my favorite lentil recipe.
I'm making beef tacos tonight, and will be adding beans in with the meat, to boost it a little and make it last longer.
http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=39_meatfree_recipes_for_world_vegetarian_day
This link is for 39 meatless recipes. I'm sure you'll find some good ones using lentils, beans, or both.0 -
I do a lentil cottage pie. I eat my beans in casseroles, chilli and tacos. I also eat mexican beans in wraps. I eat four bean mix just with a balsalmic dressing, beans in toasted sandwiches.0
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My suggestion is to learn to use your spices. A traditional Indian style lentil dish (Masoor Dal if you're googling recipes) would use turmeric, cumin, onion, ginger, coriander, red chili powder, and curry powder or leaves. You can make lentils a thousand different ways if you have a selection of good veggies to have with it, and a spice cupboard that's thorough enough. It really does make a difference, and after a while using spices, you'll start to get a knack for how to flavor a dish to make it taste like anything you want that day. Another personal favorite of mine is to use thyme, sage, marjoram, onion, and garlic, and to cook the lentils in broth instead of water. It comes out tasting like stuffing! Good luck with the legumes.
Sounds excellent!0
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