suggestions on using lentils

pchesnut · May 2013

I am trying to incorporate lentils into my diet but I have NEVER eaten them before. What are some ways to prepare them and how often should I eat them? I know they are excellent protein but the taste isn't great. I need to spice them up somehow without adding to many calories.

What is your favorite way to eat them?

chelseybennett1 · May 2013

Bump I would like to know also.

sfdf40 · May 2013

substitute for the meat in shepards pie

ShaliniRBhatia · May 2013

I really like cooking them with Indian Spices. Im Indian, so we usually pressure cook the lentils and add a little curry powder with tomatoes and onions. Its quite healthy and tasty.

CrazyAnimalLady · May 2013

Lentils are great! My favorite way is to make them like a pasta salad, only with lentils instead. I make a lemon vinaigrette and mix the lentils with some grape tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and fresh herbs. It's great

msurads06 · May 2013

I use them instead of beans in a lot of recipes (think chili, soup), My favorite thing about lentils is that I don't have to soak them overnight since I always seem to forget with beans.

There a lot of recipes online, here is one from runners world that I tried and liked:
http://www.runnersworld.com/recipes/lentils-and-rice-recipe

annasor70 · May 2013

OMG!!! They are so delicious!!! Try soups and stews...also try red lentils or yellow lentils if you don't love green ones. This is a classic lentil soup; http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/French-Lentil-Soup-236772

I make a dahl (indian style) dish and serve it wth basmati rice... http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/od/soupschilistews/r/lentildahl.htm
This recipe is awesome;
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/crockpot-quinoa-red-lentil-stew.php It goes great with the quinoa also.

I can't get enough of lentils of all kinds..they are healthy, delicious and so amazing!

suggestions on using lentils

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