Made with tamarind extract, curry leaves, water, tamarind pulp, tomato puree, salt, cumin seeds, oil, dried red chilies
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentils
Lentils are a small legume originally from Asia. They are rich in iron and phosphorus and have calcium and Vitamin A. They are also a good source of protein.
Unlike other legumes, they don't need to be soaked prior to cooking. Simply rinse (and pick over) and use as directed in your favorite recipes. You can also purchase canned lentils, but since the dried kind cooks so easily there isn't any real benefit. And they can be stored at room temperature for up to a year.
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Tamarind Dal
Lentils With Spinach And Goat Cheese
Made with mascarpone cheese, chicken stock, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, Turkish bay leaves, salt, black pepper, French green lentils
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lentil Mushroom Curry
Made with scallions, yogurt, brown lentils, water, onions, mushrooms, salt, curry powder, olive oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Lentils
Made with parsley, tomato, lentils, oil, garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, red bell pepper, mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentils Italiano
Made with fresh basil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, dried lentils, diced tomatoes, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Slow Cooker Lentils With Chorizo
Made with bacon, lentils, chicken broth, bay leaf, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach
Made with curry powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion, garlic, lentils, converted rice, spinach
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Red Lentils with Zucchini
Made with red lentils, turmeric, salt, canola oil, whole cardamom, stick cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin seed, onion, fresh ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Lentil Rice Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chicken broth, lentils, brown rice, onion, sweet basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheese and Lentil Gratin
Made with carrot, celery, red lentils, water, garlic, vegetarian cheese, parsley, egg, salt and pepper, wholemeal bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Lentils
Made with onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, butter, all-purpose flour, beef stock, basil, ground thyme, fresh parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Asian Coconut Green Lentils
Made with fresh cilantro, water, oil, onion, garlic, ginger root, red chilies, lemongrass, whole green lentils, coconut milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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